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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,055.84 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,055.84 and 357.33 is: 536.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,055.84 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,055.84 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,055.84 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 377,283.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,283.31/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.07

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