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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.45, 1,053.65 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.45, 1,053.65 and 336.12 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.45 : 1,053.65 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.45/1,053.65 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.45x = 1,053.65 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.45x = 354,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,151.16/702.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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