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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.14, 1,055.78 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.14, 1,055.78 and 338.44 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.14 : 1,055.78 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.14/1,055.78 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.14x = 1,055.78 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.14x = 357,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,318.18/704.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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