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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,056.60 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,056.60 and 339.10 is: 508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,056.60 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,056.60 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,056.60 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 358,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,293.06/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.65

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