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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.03, 1,056.69 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.03, 1,056.69 and 357.60 is: 536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.03 : 1,056.69 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.03/1,056.69 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.03x = 1,056.69 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.03x = 377,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,872.34/704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.73

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