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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.02, 1,060.49 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.02, 1,060.49 and 340.70 is: 511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.02 : 1,060.49 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.02/1,060.49 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.02x = 1,060.49 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.02x = 361,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,304.49/707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.03

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