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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.12, 1,058.16 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.12, 1,058.16 and 358.44 is: 537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.12 : 1,058.16 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.12/1,058.16 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.12x = 1,058.16 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.12x = 379,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,286.87/705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.90

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