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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.73, 1,054.70 and 337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.73, 1,054.70 and 337.69 is: 506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.73 : 1,054.70 = 337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.73/1,054.70 = 337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.73x = 1,054.70 × 337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.73x = 356,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,161.64/702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.83

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