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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 1,055.97 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 1,055.97 and 340.10 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 1,055.97 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/1,055.97 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 1,055.97 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 359,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,135.40/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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