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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.72, 1,056.82 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.72, 1,056.82 and 242.37 is: 363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.72 : 1,056.82 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.72/1,056.82 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.72x = 1,056.82 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.72x = 256,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,141.46/704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.47

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