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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.73, 1,051.38 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.73, 1,051.38 and 336.02 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.73 : 1,051.38 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.73/1,051.38 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.73x = 1,051.38 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.73x = 353,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,279.45/701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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