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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.63, 1,054.13 and 337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.63, 1,054.13 and 337.59 is: 506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.63 : 1,054.13 = 337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.63/1,054.13 = 337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.63x = 1,054.13 × 337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.63x = 355,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,862.06/702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.47

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