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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.38, 1,056.56 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.38, 1,056.56 and 184.38 is: 276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.38 : 1,056.56 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.38/1,056.56 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.38x = 1,056.56 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.38x = 194,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,807.61/704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.57

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