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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 1,051.54 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 1,051.54 and 335.22 is: 502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 1,051.54 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/1,051.54 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 1,051.54 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 352,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,497.24/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.73

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