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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.33, 1,055.82 and 293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.33, 1,055.82 and 293.75 is: 440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.33 : 1,055.82 = 293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.33/1,055.82 = 293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.33x = 1,055.82 × 293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.33x = 310,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,147.13/704.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.34

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