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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.36, 1,054.26 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.36, 1,054.26 and 337.32 is: 506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.36 : 1,054.26 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.36/1,054.26 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.36x = 1,054.26 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.36x = 355,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,622.98/702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.33

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