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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.38, 1,058.97 and 341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.38, 1,058.97 and 341.43 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.38 : 1,058.97 = 341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.38/1,058.97 = 341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.38x = 1,058.97 × 341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.38x = 361,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,564.13/706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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