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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.25, 1,055.76 and 338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.25, 1,055.76 and 338.78 is: 507.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.25 : 1,055.76 = 338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.25/1,055.76 = 338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.25x = 1,055.76 × 338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.25x = 357,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,665.09/704.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.87

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