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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.80, 1,051.28 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.80, 1,051.28 and 335.48 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.80 : 1,051.28 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.80/1,051.28 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.80x = 1,051.28 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.80x = 352,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,677.74/701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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