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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.29, 1,058.67 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.29, 1,058.67 and 358.94 is: 538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.29 : 1,058.67 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.29/1,058.67 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.29x = 1,058.67 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.29x = 379,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,993.72/706.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.01

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