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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.15, 1,055.37 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.15, 1,055.37 and 356.73 is: 535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.15 : 1,055.37 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.15/1,055.37 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.15x = 1,055.37 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.15x = 376,482.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,482.14/703.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.42

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