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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.82, 1,056.35 and 357.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.82, 1,056.35 and 357.63 is: 536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.82 : 1,056.35 = 357.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.82/1,056.35 = 357.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.82x = 1,056.35 × 357.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.82x = 377,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,780.66/704.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.00

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