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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 1,058.10 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 1,058.10 and 266.68 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 1,058.10 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/1,058.10 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 1,058.10 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 282,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,174.11/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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