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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 1,056.85 and 357.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 1,056.85 and 357.53 is: 536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 1,056.85 = 357.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/1,056.85 = 357.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 1,056.85 × 357.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 377,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,849.40/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.36

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