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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.19, 1,051.25 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.19, 1,051.25 and 335.63 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.19 : 1,051.25 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.19/1,051.25 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.19x = 1,051.25 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.19x = 352,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,825.78/701.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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