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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.45, 1,056.64 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.45, 1,056.64 and 338.12 is: 507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.45 : 1,056.64 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.45/1,056.64 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.45x = 1,056.64 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.45x = 357,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,271.12/704.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.16

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