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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.55, 1,056.84 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.55, 1,056.84 and 242.31 is: 363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.55 : 1,056.84 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.55/1,056.84 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.55x = 1,056.84 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.55x = 256,082.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,082.90/704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.47

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