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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.70, 1,051.37 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.70, 1,051.37 and 335.69 is: 502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.70 : 1,051.37 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.70/1,051.37 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.70x = 1,051.37 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.70x = 352,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,927.46/701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.96

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