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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.02, 1,061.47 and 337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.02, 1,061.47 and 337.63 is: 506.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.02 : 1,061.47 = 337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.02/1,061.47 = 337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.02x = 1,061.47 × 337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.02x = 358,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,384.12/708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.18

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