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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.48, 1,054.59 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.48, 1,054.59 and 338.08 is: 506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.48 : 1,054.59 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.48/1,054.59 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.48x = 1,054.59 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.48x = 356,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,535.79/703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.82

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