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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.40, 1,055.13 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.40, 1,055.13 and 338.12 is: 507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.40 : 1,055.13 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.40/1,055.13 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.40x = 1,055.13 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.40x = 356,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,753.59/703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.18

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