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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.73, 1,057.73 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.73, 1,057.73 and 358.30 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.73 : 1,057.73 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.73/1,057.73 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.73x = 1,057.73 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.73x = 378,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,984.66/704.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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