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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.26, 1,062.70 and 356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.26, 1,062.70 and 356.69 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.26 : 1,062.70 = 356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.26/1,062.70 = 356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.26x = 1,062.70 × 356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.26x = 379,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,047.37/708.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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