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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 1,054.80 and 338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.52, 1,054.80 and 338.48 is: 507.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.52 : 1,054.80 = 338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.52/1,054.80 = 338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.52x = 1,054.80 × 338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.52x = 357,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,028.70/703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.49

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