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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.03, 1,057.28 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.03, 1,057.28 and 294.36 is: 441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.03 : 1,057.28 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.03/1,057.28 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.03x = 1,057.28 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.03x = 311,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,219.47/705.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.43

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