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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.03, 1,054.33 and 356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.03, 1,054.33 and 356.45 is: 533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.03 : 1,054.33 = 356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.03/1,054.33 = 356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.03x = 1,054.33 × 356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.03x = 375,809.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,809.77/704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.80

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