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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.44, 1,050.96 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.44, 1,050.96 and 336.08 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.44 : 1,050.96 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.44/1,050.96 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.44x = 1,050.96 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.44x = 353,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,206.64/701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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