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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 1,053.36 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 1,053.36 and 336.90 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 1,053.36 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/1,053.36 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 1,053.36 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 354,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,880.93/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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