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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.33, 1,054.28 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.33, 1,054.28 and 356.02 is: 533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.33 : 1,054.28 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.33/1,054.28 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.33x = 1,054.28 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.33x = 375,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,342.99/703.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.67

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