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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.35, 1,058.21 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.35, 1,058.21 and 272.39 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.35 : 1,058.21 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.35/1,058.21 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.35x = 1,058.21 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.35x = 288,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,245.82/705.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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