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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 1,050.89 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 1,050.89 and 331.20 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 1,050.89 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/1,050.89 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 1,050.89 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 348,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,053.11/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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