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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.92, 1,054.38 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.92, 1,054.38 and 337.52 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.92 : 1,054.38 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.92/1,054.38 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.92x = 1,054.38 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.92x = 355,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,874.34/702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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