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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.27, 1,060.60 and 337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.27, 1,060.60 and 337.18 is: 505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.27 : 1,060.60 = 337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.27/1,060.60 = 337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.27x = 1,060.60 × 337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.27x = 357,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,613.11/707.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.62

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