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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.26, 1,058.08 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.26, 1,058.08 and 266.54 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.26 : 1,058.08 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.26/1,058.08 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.26x = 1,058.08 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.26x = 282,020.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,020.64/705.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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