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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.55, 1,058.51 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.55, 1,058.51 and 266.81 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.55 : 1,058.51 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.55/1,058.51 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.55x = 1,058.51 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.55x = 282,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,421.05/705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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