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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.04, 1,055.82 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.04, 1,055.82 and 357.24 is: 535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.04 : 1,055.82 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.04/1,055.82 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.04x = 1,055.82 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.04x = 377,181.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,181.14/704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.74

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