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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.26, 1,056.05 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.26, 1,056.05 and 241.92 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.26 : 1,056.05 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.26/1,056.05 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.26x = 1,056.05 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.26x = 255,480.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,480.67/704.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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