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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.34, 1,054.40 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.34, 1,054.40 and 270.20 is: 405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.34 : 1,054.40 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.34/1,054.40 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.34x = 1,054.40 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.34x = 284,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,892.26/703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.06

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