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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.86, 1,052.47 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.86, 1,052.47 and 336.82 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.86 : 1,052.47 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.86/1,052.47 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.86x = 1,052.47 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.86x = 354,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,492.95/701.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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