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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.65, 1,054.40 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.65, 1,054.40 and 356.46 is: 534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.65 : 1,054.40 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.65/1,054.40 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.65x = 1,054.40 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.65x = 375,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,851.42/703.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.15

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