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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.43, 1,051.35 and 330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.43, 1,051.35 and 330.85 is: 495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.43 : 1,051.35 = 330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.43/1,051.35 = 330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.43x = 1,051.35 × 330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.43x = 347,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,839.15/701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.90

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