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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.31, 1,059.83 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.31, 1,059.83 and 336.53 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.31 : 1,059.83 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.31/1,059.83 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.31x = 1,059.83 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.31x = 356,662.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,662.91/706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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