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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.48, 1,053.99 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.48, 1,053.99 and 337.78 is: 506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.48 : 1,053.99 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.48/1,053.99 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.48x = 1,053.99 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.48x = 356,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,016.74/703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.08

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