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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 1,051.38 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 1,051.38 and 335.52 is: 502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 1,051.38 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/1,051.38 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 1,051.38 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 352,759.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,759.02/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.76

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