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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.68, 1,057.64 and 272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.68, 1,057.64 and 272.40 is: 408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.68 : 1,057.64 = 272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.68/1,057.64 = 272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.68x = 1,057.64 × 272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.68x = 288,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,101.14/705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.26

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