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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.08, 1,056.04 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.08, 1,056.04 and 248.08 is: 372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.08 : 1,056.04 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.08/1,056.04 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.08x = 1,056.04 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.08x = 261,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,982.40/704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.09

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