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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.72, 1,053.68 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.72, 1,053.68 and 337.55 is: 506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.72 : 1,053.68 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.72/1,053.68 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.72x = 1,053.68 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.72x = 355,662.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,662.73/702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.12

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