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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.28, 1,058.15 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.28, 1,058.15 and 340.10 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.28 : 1,058.15 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.28/1,058.15 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.28x = 1,058.15 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.28x = 359,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,877.76/705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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