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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.49, 1,055.43 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.49, 1,055.43 and 356.81 is: 535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.49 : 1,055.43 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.49/1,055.43 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.49x = 1,055.43 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.49x = 376,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,582.70/703.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.31

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