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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.29, 1,053.39 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.29, 1,053.39 and 335.96 is: 503.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.29 : 1,053.39 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.29/1,053.39 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.29x = 1,053.39 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.29x = 353,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,899.54/702.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.93

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