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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.17, 1,054.71 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.17, 1,054.71 and 336.84 is: 505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.17 : 1,054.71 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.17/1,054.71 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.17x = 1,054.71 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.17x = 355,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,266.83/703.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.24

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