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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.34, 1,055.40 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.34, 1,055.40 and 333.08 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.34 : 1,055.40 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.34/1,055.40 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.34x = 1,055.40 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.34x = 351,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,532.63/703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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