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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 1,063.20 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 1,063.20 and 357.68 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 1,063.20 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/1,063.20 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 1,063.20 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 380,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,285.38/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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