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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.74, 1,055.75 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.74, 1,055.75 and 338.97 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.74 : 1,055.75 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.74/1,055.75 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.74x = 1,055.75 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.74x = 357,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,865.88/703.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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