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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 1,053.09 and 336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 1,053.09 and 336.78 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 1,053.09 = 336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/1,053.09 = 336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 1,053.09 × 336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 354,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,659.65/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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