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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.75, 1,057.23 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.75, 1,057.23 and 242.55 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.75 : 1,057.23 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.75/1,057.23 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.75x = 1,057.23 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.75x = 256,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,431.14/704.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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