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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.53, 1,057.13 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.53, 1,057.13 and 334.92 is: 501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.53 : 1,057.13 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.53/1,057.13 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.53x = 1,057.13 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.53x = 354,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,052.31/705.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.82

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