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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.03, 1,052.34 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.03, 1,052.34 and 336.39 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.03 : 1,052.34 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.03/1,052.34 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.03x = 1,052.34 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.03x = 353,996.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,996.65/702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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