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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.94, 1,057.24 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.94, 1,057.24 and 242.70 is: 363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.94 : 1,057.24 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.94/1,057.24 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.94x = 1,057.24 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.94x = 256,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,592.15/704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.99

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