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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.40, 1,053.41 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.40, 1,053.41 and 337.01 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.40 : 1,053.41 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.40/1,053.41 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.40x = 1,053.41 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.40x = 355,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,002.75/703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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