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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.57, 1,056.96 and 242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.57, 1,056.96 and 242.42 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.57 : 1,056.96 = 242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.57/1,056.96 = 242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.57x = 1,056.96 × 242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.57x = 256,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,222.96/704.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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