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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.18, 1,054.77 and 338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.18, 1,054.77 and 338.05 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.18 : 1,054.77 = 338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.18/1,054.77 = 338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.18x = 1,054.77 × 338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.18x = 356,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,565.00/703.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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