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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.39, 1,058.20 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.39, 1,058.20 and 358.58 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.39 : 1,058.20 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.39/1,058.20 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.39x = 1,058.20 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.39x = 379,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,451.11/705.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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