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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.87, 1,053.31 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.87, 1,053.31 and 332.28 is: 497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.87 : 1,053.31 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.87/1,053.31 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.87x = 1,053.31 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.87x = 349,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,987.75/702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.94

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