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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.54, 1,058.38 and 335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.54, 1,058.38 and 335.30 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.54 : 1,058.38 = 335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.54/1,058.38 = 335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.54x = 1,058.38 × 335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.54x = 354,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,876.62/705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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