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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 1,052.29 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 1,052.29 and 335.72 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 1,052.29 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/1,052.29 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 1,052.29 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 353,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,274.80/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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