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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.70, 1,055.55 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.70, 1,055.55 and 358.10 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.70 : 1,055.55 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.70/1,055.55 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.70x = 1,055.55 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.70x = 377,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,992.46/703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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