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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.44, 1,055.70 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.44, 1,055.70 and 265.25 is: 397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.44 : 1,055.70 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.44/1,055.70 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.44x = 1,055.70 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.44x = 280,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,030.16/704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.52

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