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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.24, 1,057.92 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.24, 1,057.92 and 358.68 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.24 : 1,057.92 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.24/1,057.92 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.24x = 1,057.92 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.24x = 379,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,454.75/705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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