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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,055.49 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,055.49 and 357.54 is: 536.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,055.49 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,055.49 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,055.49 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 377,379.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,379.89/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.20

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