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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 1,057.44 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 1,057.44 and 339.52 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 1,057.44 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/1,057.44 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 1,057.44 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 359,022.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,022.03/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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