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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.80, 1,052.60 and 337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.80, 1,052.60 and 337.85 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.80 : 1,052.60 = 337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.80/1,052.60 = 337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.80x = 1,052.60 × 337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.80x = 355,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,613.96/702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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