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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.75, 1,055.70 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.75, 1,055.70 and 333.99 is: 500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.75 : 1,055.70 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.75/1,055.70 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.75x = 1,055.70 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.75x = 352,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,593.24/704.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.31

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