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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.99, 1,054.44 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.99, 1,054.44 and 338.04 is: 507.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.99 : 1,054.44 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.99/1,054.44 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.99x = 1,054.44 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.99x = 356,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,442.90/702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.04

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