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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 1,056.76 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 1,056.76 and 338.94 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 1,056.76 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/1,056.76 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 1,056.76 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 358,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,178.23/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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