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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.54, 1,055.48 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.54, 1,055.48 and 356.75 is: 535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.54 : 1,055.48 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.54/1,055.48 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.54x = 1,055.48 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.54x = 376,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,547.33/703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.22

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