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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.92, 1,052.78 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.92, 1,052.78 and 337.97 is: 506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.92 : 1,052.78 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.92/1,052.78 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.92x = 1,052.78 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.92x = 355,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,808.06/702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.19

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