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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.31, 1,061.96 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.31, 1,061.96 and 357.14 is: 535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.31 : 1,061.96 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.31/1,061.96 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.31x = 1,061.96 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.31x = 379,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,261.30/708.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.45

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