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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.07, 1,055.01 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.07, 1,055.01 and 337.86 is: 506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.07 : 1,055.01 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.07/1,055.01 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.07x = 1,055.01 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.07x = 356,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,445.68/703.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.98

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