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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 1,058.19 and 358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 1,058.19 and 358.61 is: 538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 1,058.19 = 358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/1,058.19 = 358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 1,058.19 × 358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 379,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,472.22/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.24

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