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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.35, 1,055.25 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.35, 1,055.25 and 338.62 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.35 : 1,055.25 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.35/1,055.25 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.35x = 1,055.25 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.35x = 357,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,328.76/704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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