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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 1,055.92 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.52, 1,055.92 and 338.16 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.52 : 1,055.92 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.52/1,055.92 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.52x = 1,055.92 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.52x = 357,069.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,069.91/703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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