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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.36, 1,055.76 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.36, 1,055.76 and 338.32 is: 507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.36 : 1,055.76 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.36/1,055.76 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.36x = 1,055.76 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.36x = 357,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,184.72/703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.83

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