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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.06, 1,053.15 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.06, 1,053.15 and 355.91 is: 533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.06 : 1,053.15 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.06/1,053.15 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.06x = 1,053.15 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.06x = 374,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,820.02/703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.13

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