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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 1,051.35 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 1,051.35 and 336.05 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 1,051.35 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/1,051.35 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 1,051.35 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 353,300.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,300.91/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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