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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.62, 1,057.02 and 242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.62, 1,057.02 and 242.27 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.62 : 1,057.02 = 242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.62/1,057.02 = 242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.62x = 1,057.02 × 242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.62x = 256,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,084.24/704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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