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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.40, 1,058.62 and 340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.40, 1,058.62 and 340.42 is: 510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.40 : 1,058.62 = 340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.40/1,058.62 = 340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.40x = 1,058.62 × 340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.40x = 360,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,375.42/705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.88

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