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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 1,051.51 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 1,051.51 and 335.57 is: 503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 1,051.51 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/1,051.51 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 1,051.51 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 352,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,855.21/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.16

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