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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 1,055.90 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.20, 1,055.90 and 339 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.20 : 1,055.90 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.20/1,055.90 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.20x = 1,055.90 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.20x = 357,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,950.10/704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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