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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.10, 1,052.40 and 336.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.10, 1,052.40 and 336.65 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.10 : 1,052.40 = 336.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.10/1,052.40 = 336.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.10x = 1,052.40 × 336.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.10x = 354,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,290.46/702.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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