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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.38, 1,057.33 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.38, 1,057.33 and 294.75 is: 441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.38 : 1,057.33 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.38/1,057.33 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.38x = 1,057.33 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.38x = 311,648.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,648.02/705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.82

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