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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.53, 1,055.60 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.53, 1,055.60 and 338.28 is: 507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.53 : 1,055.60 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.53/1,055.60 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.53x = 1,055.60 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.53x = 357,086.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,086.68/703.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.56

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