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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.01, 1,055.99 and 241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.01, 1,055.99 and 241.81 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.01 : 1,055.99 = 241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.01/1,055.99 = 241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.01x = 1,055.99 × 241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.01x = 255,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,350.87/704.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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