Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.68, 1,052 and 336.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 701.68, 1,052 and 336.12 is: 503.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701.68 : 1,052 = 336.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701.68/1,052 = 336.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701.68x = 1,052 × 336.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701.68x = 353,598.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,598.24/701.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503.93
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