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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.06, 1,050.56 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.06, 1,050.56 and 335.42 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.06 : 1,050.56 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.06/1,050.56 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.06x = 1,050.56 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.06x = 352,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,373.68/701.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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