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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.99, 1,057.26 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.99, 1,057.26 and 334.74 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.99 : 1,057.26 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.99/1,057.26 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.99x = 1,057.26 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.99x = 353,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,907.21/704.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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