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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.84, 1,055.82 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.84, 1,055.82 and 338.72 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.84 : 1,055.82 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.84/1,055.82 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.84x = 1,055.82 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.84x = 357,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,627.35/703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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