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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.44, 1,054.94 and 338.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.44, 1,054.94 and 338.00 is: 506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.44 : 1,054.94 = 338.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.44/1,054.94 = 338.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.44x = 1,054.94 × 338.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.44x = 356,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,562.76/703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.88

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