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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.38, 1,055.61 and 338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.38, 1,055.61 and 338.47 is: 507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.38 : 1,055.61 = 338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.38/1,055.61 = 338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.38x = 1,055.61 × 338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.38x = 357,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,292.32/704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.24

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