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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.18, 1,056.41 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.18, 1,056.41 and 241.94 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.18 : 1,056.41 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.18/1,056.41 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.18x = 1,056.41 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.18x = 255,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,587.84/704.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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