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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.33, 1,055.77 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.33, 1,055.77 and 357.02 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.33 : 1,055.77 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.33/1,055.77 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.33x = 1,055.77 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.33x = 376,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,931.01/704.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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