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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.50, 1,057.81 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.50, 1,057.81 and 358.65 is: 537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 1,057.81 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/1,057.81 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 1,057.81 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 379,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,383.56/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.75

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