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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.75, 1,052.91 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.75, 1,052.91 and 336.62 is: 505.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.75 : 1,052.91 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.75/1,052.91 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.75x = 1,052.91 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.75x = 354,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,425.30/701.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.06

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