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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.58, 1,054.65 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.58, 1,054.65 and 356.27 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.58 : 1,054.65 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.58/1,054.65 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.58x = 1,054.65 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.58x = 375,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,740.16/703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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