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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.94, 1,058.22 and 358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.94, 1,058.22 and 358.76 is: 537.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.94 : 1,058.22 = 358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.94/1,058.22 = 358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.94x = 1,058.22 × 358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.94x = 379,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,647.01/705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.79

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