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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.48, 1,055.36 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.48, 1,055.36 and 338.52 is: 507.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.48 : 1,055.36 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.48/1,055.36 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.48x = 1,055.36 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.48x = 357,260.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,260.47/703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.85

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