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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 1,058.74 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 1,058.74 and 272.68 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 1,058.74 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/1,058.74 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 1,058.74 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 288,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,697.22/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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