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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.15, 1,053.50 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.15, 1,053.50 and 337.25 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.15 : 1,053.50 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.15/1,053.50 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.15x = 1,053.50 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.15x = 355,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,285.92/702.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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