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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.78, 1,061.34 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.78, 1,061.34 and 337.68 is: 506.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.78 : 1,061.34 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.78/1,061.34 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.78x = 1,061.34 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.78x = 358,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,393.29/707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.37

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