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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 1,052.52 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 1,052.52 and 336.60 is: 504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 1,052.52 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/1,052.52 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 1,052.52 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 354,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,278.23/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.93

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