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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.86, 1,053.10 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.86, 1,053.10 and 336.76 is: 505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.86 : 1,053.10 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.86/1,053.10 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.86x = 1,053.10 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.86x = 354,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,641.96/701.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.29

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