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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.68, 1,057 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.68, 1,057 and 242.50 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.68 : 1,057 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.68/1,057 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.68x = 1,057 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.68x = 256,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,322.50/704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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