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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.06, 1,050.98 and 335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.06, 1,050.98 and 335.59 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.06 : 1,050.98 = 335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.06/1,050.98 = 335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.06x = 1,050.98 × 335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.06x = 352,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,699.98/701.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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