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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,060.97 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,060.97 and 337.43 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,060.97 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,060.97 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,060.97 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 358,003.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,003.11/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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