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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 1,056.58 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 1,056.58 and 242.28 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 1,056.58 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/1,056.58 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 1,056.58 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 255,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,988.20/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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