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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 1,052.78 and 336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 1,052.78 and 336.23 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 1,052.78 = 336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/1,052.78 = 336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 1,052.78 × 336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 353,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,979.69/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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