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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 1,053.64 and 337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 1,053.64 and 337.57 is: 506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 1,053.64 = 337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/1,053.64 = 337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 1,053.64 × 337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 355,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,677.25/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.03

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