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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.37, 1,055.81 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.37, 1,055.81 and 357.96 is: 536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.37 : 1,055.81 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.37/1,055.81 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.37x = 1,055.81 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.37x = 377,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,938.64/704.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.56

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