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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.01, 1,057.70 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.01, 1,057.70 and 266.29 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.01 : 1,057.70 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.01/1,057.70 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.01x = 1,057.70 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.01x = 281,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,654.93/705.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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