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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.70, 1,052.55 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.70, 1,052.55 and 337.20 is: 505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.70 : 1,052.55 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.70/1,052.55 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.70x = 1,052.55 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.70x = 354,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,919.86/701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.80

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