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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.13, 1,054.07 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.13, 1,054.07 and 355.98 is: 533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.13 : 1,054.07 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.13/1,054.07 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.13x = 1,054.07 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.13x = 375,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,222.57/703.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.65

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