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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.00, 1,057.73 and 339.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.00, 1,057.73 and 339.73 is: 509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.00 : 1,057.73 = 339.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.00/1,057.73 = 339.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.00x = 1,057.73 × 339.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.00x = 359,338.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,338.27/705.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.70

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