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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.03, 1,058.17 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.03, 1,058.17 and 335.29 is: 503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.03 : 1,058.17 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.03/1,058.17 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.03x = 1,058.17 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.03x = 354,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,794.66/705.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.23

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