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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.01, 1,058.27 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.01, 1,058.27 and 340.02 is: 509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.01 : 1,058.27 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.01/1,058.27 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.01x = 1,058.27 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.01x = 359,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,831.27/706.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.67

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