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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.40, 1,058.09 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.40, 1,058.09 and 340.44 is: 510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.40 : 1,058.09 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.40/1,058.09 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.40x = 1,058.09 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.40x = 360,216.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,216.16/705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.66

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