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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.97, 1,056.18 and 338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.97, 1,056.18 and 338.78 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.97 : 1,056.18 = 338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.97/1,056.18 = 338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.97x = 1,056.18 × 338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.97x = 357,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,810.97/703.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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