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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.50, 1,051.54 and 336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.50, 1,051.54 and 336.55 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.50 : 1,051.54 = 336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.50/1,051.54 = 336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.50x = 1,051.54 × 336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.50x = 353,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,895.79/701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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