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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.83, 1,052.82 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.83, 1,052.82 and 336.72 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.83 : 1,052.82 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.83/1,052.82 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.83x = 1,052.82 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.83x = 354,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,509.50/701.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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