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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.76, 1,051.92 and 336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.76, 1,051.92 and 336.79 is: 504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.76 : 1,051.92 = 336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.76/1,051.92 = 336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.76x = 1,051.92 × 336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.76x = 354,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,276.14/701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.84

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