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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.58, 1,058.03 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.58, 1,058.03 and 218.54 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.58 : 1,058.03 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.58/1,058.03 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.58x = 1,058.03 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.58x = 231,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,221.88/705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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