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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.05, 1,056.26 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.05, 1,056.26 and 265.31 is: 398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.05 : 1,056.26 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.05/1,056.26 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.05x = 1,056.26 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.05x = 280,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,230.40/704.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.03

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