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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.54, 1,053.72 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.54, 1,053.72 and 338.60 is: 507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.54 : 1,053.72 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.54/1,053.72 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.54x = 1,053.72 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.54x = 356,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,789.59/703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.13

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