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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.98, 1,057.60 and 353.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.98, 1,057.60 and 353.61 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.98 : 1,057.60 = 353.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.98/1,057.60 = 353.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.98x = 1,057.60 × 353.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.98x = 373,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,977.94/704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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