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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 1,055.80 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.20, 1,055.80 and 338.64 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.20 : 1,055.80 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.20/1,055.80 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.20x = 1,055.80 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.20x = 357,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,536.11/704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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