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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.19, 1,057.75 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.19, 1,057.75 and 272.32 is: 408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.19 : 1,057.75 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.19/1,057.75 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.19x = 1,057.75 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.19x = 288,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,046.48/705.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.47

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