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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.57, 1,058.52 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.57, 1,058.52 and 218.63 is: 327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.57 : 1,058.52 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.57/1,058.52 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.57x = 1,058.52 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.57x = 231,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,418.94/705.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.99

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