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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.15, 1,055.01 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.15, 1,055.01 and 338.44 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.15 : 1,055.01 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.15/1,055.01 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.15x = 1,055.01 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.15x = 357,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,057.58/704.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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