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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.48, 1,058.34 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.48, 1,058.34 and 340.50 is: 510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.48 : 1,058.34 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.48/1,058.34 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.48x = 1,058.34 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.48x = 360,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,364.77/705.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.81

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