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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 1,052.22 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 1,052.22 and 336.03 is: 504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 1,052.22 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/1,052.22 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 1,052.22 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 353,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,577.49/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.19

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