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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,055.40 and 338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,055.40 and 338.65 is: 507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,055.40 = 338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,055.40 = 338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,055.40 × 338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 357,411.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,411.21/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.61

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