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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.13, 1,054.80 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.13, 1,054.80 and 337.68 is: 506.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.13 : 1,054.80 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.13/1,054.80 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.13x = 1,054.80 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.13x = 356,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,184.86/703.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.57

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