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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.28, 1,058.52 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.28, 1,058.52 and 272.74 is: 409.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.28 : 1,058.52 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.28/1,058.52 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.28x = 1,058.52 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.28x = 288,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,700.74/705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.34

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