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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.19, 1,050.98 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.19, 1,050.98 and 335.14 is: 502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.19 : 1,050.98 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.19/1,050.98 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.19x = 1,050.98 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.19x = 352,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,221.13/701.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.32

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