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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.45, 1,058.18 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.45, 1,058.18 and 376.32 is: 564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.45 : 1,058.18 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.45/1,058.18 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.45x = 1,058.18 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.45x = 398,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,212.42/705.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.48

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