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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.72, 1,057.06 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.72, 1,057.06 and 363 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.72 : 1,057.06 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.72/1,057.06 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.72x = 1,057.06 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.72x = 383,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,712.78/705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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