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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 1,055.68 and 338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 1,055.68 and 338.65 is: 508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 1,055.68 = 338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/1,055.68 = 338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 1,055.68 × 338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 357,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,506.03/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.14

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