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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.19, 1,052.47 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.19, 1,052.47 and 336.14 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.19 : 1,052.47 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.19/1,052.47 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.19x = 1,052.47 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.19x = 353,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,777.27/702.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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