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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.23, 1,055.48 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.23, 1,055.48 and 338.15 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.23 : 1,055.48 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.23/1,055.48 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.23x = 1,055.48 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.23x = 356,903.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,903.59/703.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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