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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.21, 1,056.93 and 358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.21, 1,056.93 and 358.63 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.21 : 1,056.93 = 358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.21/1,056.93 = 358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.21x = 1,056.93 × 358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.21x = 379,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,050.78/705.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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