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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.68, 1,055.04 and 338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.68, 1,055.04 and 338.77 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.68 : 1,055.04 = 338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.68/1,055.04 = 338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.68x = 1,055.04 × 338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.68x = 357,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,415.90/703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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