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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.65, 1,056.73 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.65, 1,056.73 and 242.31 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.65 : 1,056.73 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.65/1,056.73 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.65x = 1,056.73 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.65x = 256,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,056.25/704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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