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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.50, 1,057.93 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.50, 1,057.93 and 272.34 is: 408.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 1,057.93 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/1,057.93 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 1,057.93 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 288,116.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,116.66/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.39

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