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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.94, 1,052.94 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.94, 1,052.94 and 336.84 is: 505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.94 : 1,052.94 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.94/1,052.94 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.94x = 1,052.94 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.94x = 354,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,672.31/701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.27

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