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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.41, 1,058.18 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.41, 1,058.18 and 339.96 is: 509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.41 : 1,058.18 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.41/1,058.18 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.41x = 1,058.18 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.41x = 359,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,737.17/705.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.97

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