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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.30, 1,053.72 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.30, 1,053.72 and 336.72 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.30 : 1,053.72 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.30/1,053.72 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.30x = 1,053.72 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.30x = 354,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,808.60/702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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