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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 1,052.60 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 1,052.60 and 336.21 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 1,052.60 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/1,052.60 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 1,052.60 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 353,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,892.96/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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