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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.86, 1,055.00 and 356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.86, 1,055.00 and 356.70 is: 534.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.86 : 1,055.00 = 356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.86/1,055.00 = 356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.86x = 1,055.00 × 356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.86x = 376,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,315.67/703.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.65

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