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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.53, 1,055.25 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.53, 1,055.25 and 357.26 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.53 : 1,055.25 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.53/1,055.25 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.53x = 1,055.25 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.53x = 376,996.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,996.83/704.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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