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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.10, 1,055.55 and 374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.10, 1,055.55 and 374.30 is: 561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.10 : 1,055.55 = 374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.10/1,055.55 = 374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.10x = 1,055.55 × 374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.10x = 395,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,092.37/703.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.93

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