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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.90, 1,054.11 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.90, 1,054.11 and 337.46 is: 506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.90 : 1,054.11 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.90/1,054.11 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.90x = 1,054.11 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.90x = 355,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,715.96/702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.07

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