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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.28, 1,055.04 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.28, 1,055.04 and 333.36 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.28 : 1,055.04 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.28/1,055.04 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.28x = 1,055.04 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.28x = 351,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,708.13/704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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