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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.39, 1,055.37 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.39, 1,055.37 and 338.50 is: 507.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.39 : 1,055.37 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.39/1,055.37 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.39x = 1,055.37 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.39x = 357,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,242.75/703.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.89

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