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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.44, 1,054.18 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.44, 1,054.18 and 337.44 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.44 : 1,054.18 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.44/1,054.18 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.44x = 1,054.18 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.44x = 355,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,722.50/702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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