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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.38, 1,054.65 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.38, 1,054.65 and 338.28 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.38 : 1,054.65 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.38/1,054.65 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.38x = 1,054.65 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.38x = 356,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,767.00/703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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