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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.20, 1,053.95 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.20, 1,053.95 and 337.23 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.20 : 1,053.95 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.20/1,053.95 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.20x = 1,053.95 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.20x = 355,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,421.87/702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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