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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 1,051.92 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 1,051.92 and 336.38 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 1,051.92 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/1,051.92 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 1,051.92 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 353,839.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,839.59/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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