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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.06, 1,058.28 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.06, 1,058.28 and 359.20 is: 538.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.06 : 1,058.28 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.06/1,058.28 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.06x = 1,058.28 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.06x = 380,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,134.18/706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.39

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