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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.28, 1,056.20 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.28, 1,056.20 and 357.70 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.28 : 1,056.20 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.28/1,056.20 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.28x = 1,056.20 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.28x = 377,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,798.35/705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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