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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.10, 1,050.78 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.10, 1,050.78 and 335.40 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.10 : 1,050.78 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.10/1,050.78 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.10x = 1,050.78 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.10x = 352,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,431.61/701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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