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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.30, 1,052.76 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.30, 1,052.76 and 337.34 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.30 : 1,052.76 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.30/1,052.76 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.30x = 1,052.76 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.30x = 355,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,138.06/702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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