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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.15, 1,054.62 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.15, 1,054.62 and 337.84 is: 506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.15 : 1,054.62 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.15/1,054.62 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.15x = 1,054.62 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.15x = 356,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,290.18/703.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.71

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