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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.87, 1,053.62 and 337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.87, 1,053.62 and 337.29 is: 505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.87 : 1,053.62 = 337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.87/1,053.62 = 337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.87x = 1,053.62 × 337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.87x = 355,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,370.22/702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.60

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