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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.33, 1,056.42 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.33, 1,056.42 and 242.04 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.33 : 1,056.42 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.33/1,056.42 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.33x = 1,056.42 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.33x = 255,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,693.24/704.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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