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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.93, 1,055.01 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.93, 1,055.01 and 338.62 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.93 : 1,055.01 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.93/1,055.01 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.93x = 1,055.01 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.93x = 357,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,242.21/703.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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