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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.86, 1,056.85 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.86, 1,056.85 and 242.38 is: 363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.86 : 1,056.85 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.86/1,056.85 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.86x = 1,056.85 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.86x = 256,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,159.30/704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.42

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