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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.25, 1,052.36 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.25, 1,052.36 and 245.25 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.25 : 1,052.36 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.25/1,052.36 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.25x = 1,052.36 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.25x = 258,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,090.06/701.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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