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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.38, 1,057.62 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.38, 1,057.62 and 359.15 is: 538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.38 : 1,057.62 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.38/1,057.62 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.38x = 1,057.62 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.38x = 379,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,840.25/705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.49

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