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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.60, 1,054.69 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.60, 1,054.69 and 338.19 is: 506.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.60 : 1,054.69 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.60/1,054.69 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.60x = 1,054.69 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.60x = 356,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,680.18/703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.94

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