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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 1,057.54 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 1,057.54 and 335.32 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 1,057.54 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/1,057.54 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 1,057.54 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 354,614.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,614.31/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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