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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.51, 1,056.02 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.51, 1,056.02 and 338.52 is: 507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.51 : 1,056.02 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.51/1,056.02 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.51x = 1,056.02 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.51x = 357,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,482.20/704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.42

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