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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.06, 1,055.23 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.06, 1,055.23 and 356.63 is: 535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.06 : 1,055.23 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.06/1,055.23 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.06x = 1,055.23 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.06x = 376,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,326.23/703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.27

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