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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 1,057.66 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 1,057.66 and 249 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 1,057.66 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/1,057.66 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 1,057.66 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 263,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,357.34/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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