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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.09, 1,057.68 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.09, 1,057.68 and 272.25 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.09 : 1,057.68 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.09/1,057.68 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.09x = 1,057.68 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.09x = 287,948.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,948.09/705.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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