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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.57, 1,056.04 and 338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.57, 1,056.04 and 338.51 is: 507.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.57 : 1,056.04 = 338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.57/1,056.04 = 338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.57x = 1,056.04 × 338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.57x = 357,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,481.89/704.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.38

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