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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.86, 1,057.67 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.86, 1,057.67 and 334.58 is: 502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.86 : 1,057.67 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.86/1,057.67 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.86x = 1,057.67 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.86x = 353,875.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,875.23/704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.05

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