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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.30, 1,055.77 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.30, 1,055.77 and 338.92 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.30 : 1,055.77 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.30/1,055.77 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.30x = 1,055.77 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.30x = 357,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,818.08/704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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