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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.51, 1,054.07 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.51, 1,054.07 and 337.30 is: 506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.51 : 1,054.07 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.51/1,054.07 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.51x = 1,054.07 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.51x = 355,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,536.12/702.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.09

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