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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.49, 1,058.48 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.49, 1,058.48 and 363.25 is: 545.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.49 : 1,058.48 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.49/1,058.48 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.49x = 1,058.48 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.49x = 384,491.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,491.04/705.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.00

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