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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 1,056.28 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 1,056.28 and 242.20 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 1,056.28 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/1,056.28 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 1,056.28 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 255,831.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,831.02/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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