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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.62, 1,058.53 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.62, 1,058.53 and 218.61 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.62 : 1,058.53 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.62/1,058.53 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.62x = 1,058.53 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.62x = 231,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,405.24/705.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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