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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.31, 1,053.53 and 336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.31, 1,053.53 and 336.98 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.31 : 1,053.53 = 336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.31/1,053.53 = 336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.31x = 1,053.53 × 336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.31x = 355,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,011.59/703.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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