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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 1,057.26 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 1,057.26 and 339.32 is: 509.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 1,057.26 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/1,057.26 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 1,057.26 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 358,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,749.46/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.33

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