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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.53, 1,056.74 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.53, 1,056.74 and 358.26 is: 536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.53 : 1,056.74 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.53/1,056.74 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.53x = 1,056.74 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.53x = 378,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,587.67/705.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.60

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