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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.31, 1,055.02 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.31, 1,055.02 and 337.98 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.31 : 1,055.02 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.31/1,055.02 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.31x = 1,055.02 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.31x = 356,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,575.66/704.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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