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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.62, 1,057.98 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.62, 1,057.98 and 339.68 is: 509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.62 : 1,057.98 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.62/1,057.98 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.62x = 1,057.98 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.62x = 359,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,374.65/705.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.30

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