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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.55, 1,055.43 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.55, 1,055.43 and 264.83 is: 397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.55 : 1,055.43 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.55/1,055.43 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.55x = 1,055.43 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.55x = 279,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,509.53/703.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.28

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