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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.14, 1,053.05 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.14, 1,053.05 and 355.38 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.14 : 1,053.05 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.14/1,053.05 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.14x = 1,053.05 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.14x = 374,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,232.91/703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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