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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 1,053.95 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 1,053.95 and 338.18 is: 506.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 1,053.95 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/1,053.95 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 1,053.95 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 356,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,417.85/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.94

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