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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.87, 1,055.57 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.87, 1,055.57 and 333.63 is: 500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.87 : 1,055.57 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.87/1,055.57 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.87x = 1,055.57 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.87x = 352,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,170.65/703.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.34

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