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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 1,060.92 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 1,060.92 and 337.20 is: 505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 1,060.92 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/1,060.92 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 1,060.92 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 357,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,742.22/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.54

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