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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.72, 1,058.40 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.72, 1,058.40 and 218.68 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.72 : 1,058.40 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.72/1,058.40 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.72x = 1,058.40 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.72x = 231,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,450.91/705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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