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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.57, 1,052.58 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.57, 1,052.58 and 336.15 is: 504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.57 : 1,052.58 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.57/1,052.58 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.57x = 1,052.58 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.57x = 353,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,824.77/701.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.34

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