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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.20, 1,052.12 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.20, 1,052.12 and 336.18 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.20 : 1,052.12 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.20/1,052.12 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.20x = 1,052.12 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.20x = 353,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,701.70/702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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