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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.30, 1,055.09 and 356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.30, 1,055.09 and 356.83 is: 535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.30 : 1,055.09 = 356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.30/1,055.09 = 356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.30x = 1,055.09 × 356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.30x = 376,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,487.76/703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.32

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