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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.32, 1,055.59 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.32, 1,055.59 and 357.13 is: 535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.32 : 1,055.59 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.32/1,055.59 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.32x = 1,055.59 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.32x = 376,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,982.86/704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.24

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