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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.17, 1,056.35 and 357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.17, 1,056.35 and 357.39 is: 536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.17 : 1,056.35 = 357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.17/1,056.35 = 357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.17x = 1,056.35 × 357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.17x = 377,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,528.93/704.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.13

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