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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.72, 1,058.82 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.72, 1,058.82 and 267 is: 400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.72 : 1,058.82 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.72/1,058.82 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.72x = 1,058.82 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.72x = 282,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,704.94/705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.59

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