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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.73, 1,054.01 and 357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.73, 1,054.01 and 357.17 is: 534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.73 : 1,054.01 = 357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.73/1,054.01 = 357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.73x = 1,054.01 × 357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.73x = 376,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,456.37/703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.94

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