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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 1,053.90 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 1,053.90 and 336.90 is: 505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 1,053.90 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/1,053.90 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 1,053.90 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 355,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,058.91/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.31

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