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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.48, 1,056.80 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.48, 1,056.80 and 339.16 is: 508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.48 : 1,056.80 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.48/1,056.80 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.48x = 1,056.80 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.48x = 358,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,424.29/705.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.06

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