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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.27, 1,052.85 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.27, 1,052.85 and 336.84 is: 504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.27 : 1,052.85 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.27/1,052.85 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.27x = 1,052.85 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.27x = 354,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,641.99/702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.99

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