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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.22, 1,053.56 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.22, 1,053.56 and 337.04 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.22 : 1,053.56 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.22/1,053.56 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.22x = 1,053.56 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.22x = 355,090.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,090.97/702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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