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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.35, 1,054.38 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.35, 1,054.38 and 270.18 is: 405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.35 : 1,054.38 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.35/1,054.38 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.35x = 1,054.38 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.35x = 284,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,872.39/703.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.02

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