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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 1,053.64 and 336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 1,053.64 and 336.92 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 1,053.64 = 336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/1,053.64 = 336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 1,053.64 × 336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 354,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,992.39/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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