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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.60, 1,055.10 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.60, 1,055.10 and 338.50 is: 507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.60 : 1,055.10 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.60/1,055.10 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.60x = 1,055.10 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.60x = 357,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,151.35/703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.61

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