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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.60, 1,055.54 and 356.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.60, 1,055.54 and 356.66 is: 535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.60 : 1,055.54 = 356.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.60/1,055.54 = 356.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.60x = 1,055.54 × 356.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.60x = 376,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,468.90/703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.06

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