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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.91, 1,057.55 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.91, 1,057.55 and 358.12 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.91 : 1,057.55 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.91/1,057.55 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.91x = 1,057.55 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.91x = 378,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,729.81/704.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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