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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.29, 1,054.89 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.29, 1,054.89 and 336.96 is: 505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.29 : 1,054.89 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.29/1,054.89 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.29x = 1,054.89 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.29x = 355,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,455.73/703.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.42

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