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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.68, 1,052.34 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.68, 1,052.34 and 336.40 is: 504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.68 : 1,052.34 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.68/1,052.34 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.68x = 1,052.34 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.68x = 354,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,007.18/701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.51

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