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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.27, 1,055.09 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.27, 1,055.09 and 270.46 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.27 : 1,055.09 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.27/1,055.09 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.27x = 1,055.09 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.27x = 285,359.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,359.64/703.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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