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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.54, 1,058.48 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.54, 1,058.48 and 358.75 is: 538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.54 : 1,058.48 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.54/1,058.48 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.54x = 1,058.48 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.54x = 379,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,729.70/705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.21

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