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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.57, 1,057.51 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.57, 1,057.51 and 339.54 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.57 : 1,057.51 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.57/1,057.51 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.57x = 1,057.51 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.57x = 359,066.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,066.95/705.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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