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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.28, 1,053.55 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.28, 1,053.55 and 355.59 is: 532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.28 : 1,053.55 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.28/1,053.55 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.28x = 1,053.55 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.28x = 374,631.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,631.84/703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.69

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