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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 1,055.46 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 1,055.46 and 357.06 is: 535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 1,055.46 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/1,055.46 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 1,055.46 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 376,862.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,862.55/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.65

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