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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.11, 1,055.28 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.11, 1,055.28 and 369.78 is: 554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.11 : 1,055.28 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.11/1,055.28 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.11x = 1,055.28 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.11x = 390,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,221.44/703.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.99

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