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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.25, 1,051.17 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.25, 1,051.17 and 336.30 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.25 : 1,051.17 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.25/1,051.17 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.25x = 1,051.17 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.25x = 353,508.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,508.47/701.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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