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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.50, 1,053.76 and 337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.50, 1,053.76 and 337.21 is: 505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.50 : 1,053.76 = 337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.50/1,053.76 = 337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.50x = 1,053.76 × 337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.50x = 355,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,339.25/702.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.82

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