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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 1,053.26 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 1,053.26 and 336.76 is: 505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 1,053.26 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/1,053.26 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 1,053.26 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 354,695.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,695.84/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.15

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