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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.58, 1,053.78 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.58, 1,053.78 and 338.64 is: 507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.58 : 1,053.78 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.58/1,053.78 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.58x = 1,053.78 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.58x = 356,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,852.06/703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.20

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