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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.36, 1,055.60 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.36, 1,055.60 and 395.16 is: 593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.36 : 1,055.60 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.36/1,055.60 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.36x = 1,055.60 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.36x = 417,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,123.64/703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.04

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