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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.30, 1,050.35 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.30, 1,050.35 and 336.35 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.30 : 1,050.35 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.30/1,050.35 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.30x = 1,050.35 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.30x = 353,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,278.29/701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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