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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.34, 1,052.76 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.34, 1,052.76 and 336.62 is: 504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.34 : 1,052.76 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.34/1,052.76 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.34x = 1,052.76 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.34x = 354,380.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,380.07/702.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.57

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