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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 1,053.48 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 1,053.48 and 337.08 is: 505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 1,053.48 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/1,053.48 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 1,053.48 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 355,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,107.04/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.85

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