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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.79, 1,055.04 and 338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.79, 1,055.04 and 338.06 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.79 : 1,055.04 = 338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.79/1,055.04 = 338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.79x = 1,055.04 × 338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.79x = 356,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,666.82/703.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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