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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.34, 1,057.40 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.34, 1,057.40 and 272.26 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.34 : 1,057.40 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.34/1,057.40 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.34x = 1,057.40 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.34x = 287,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,881.08/705.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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