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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 1,053.34 and 336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 1,053.34 and 336.78 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 1,053.34 = 336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/1,053.34 = 336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 1,053.34 × 336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 354,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,743.00/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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