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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.05, 1,057.72 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.05, 1,057.72 and 272.19 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.05 : 1,057.72 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.05/1,057.72 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.05x = 1,057.72 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.05x = 287,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,900.81/705.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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