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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.50, 1,056.81 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.50, 1,056.81 and 242.36 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.50 : 1,056.81 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.50/1,056.81 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.50x = 1,056.81 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.50x = 256,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,128.47/704.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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