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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.93, 1,055.66 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.93, 1,055.66 and 333.69 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.93 : 1,055.66 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.93/1,055.66 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.93x = 1,055.66 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.93x = 352,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,263.19/703.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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