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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 1,054.08 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 1,054.08 and 337.52 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 1,054.08 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/1,054.08 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 1,054.08 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 355,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,773.08/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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