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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.98, 1,055.10 and 356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.98, 1,055.10 and 356.55 is: 535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.98 : 1,055.10 = 356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.98/1,055.10 = 356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.98x = 1,055.10 × 356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.98x = 376,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,195.91/702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.15

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