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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.37, 1,058.30 and 340.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.37, 1,058.30 and 340.19 is: 510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.37 : 1,058.30 = 340.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.37/1,058.30 = 340.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.37x = 1,058.30 × 340.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.37x = 360,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,023.08/705.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.40

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