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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.11, 1,057.46 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.11, 1,057.46 and 272.16 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.11 : 1,057.46 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.11/1,057.46 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.11x = 1,057.46 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.11x = 287,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,796.95/705.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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