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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.39, 1,056.18 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.39, 1,056.18 and 357.31 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.39 : 1,056.18 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.39/1,056.18 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.39x = 1,056.18 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.39x = 377,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,378.39/704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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