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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.62, 1,057.10 and 242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.62, 1,057.10 and 242.39 is: 363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.62 : 1,057.10 = 242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.62/1,057.10 = 242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.62x = 1,057.10 × 242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.62x = 256,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,233.72/704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.65

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