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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 1,055.62 and 242.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 1,055.62 and 242.05 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 1,055.62 = 242.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/1,055.62 = 242.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 1,055.62 × 242.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 255,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,509.58/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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