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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.99, 1,054.13 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.99, 1,054.13 and 337.68 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.99 : 1,054.13 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.99/1,054.13 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.99x = 1,054.13 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.99x = 355,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,956.93/702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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