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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.36, 1,058.42 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.36, 1,058.42 and 335.08 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.36 : 1,058.42 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.36/1,058.42 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.36x = 1,058.42 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.36x = 354,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,655.37/705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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