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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 1,055.11 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.20, 1,055.11 and 338.19 is: 506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.20 : 1,055.11 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.20/1,055.11 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.20x = 1,055.11 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.20x = 356,827.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,827.65/704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.71

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