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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 1,057.68 and 242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 1,057.68 and 242.79 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 1,057.68 = 242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/1,057.68 = 242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 1,057.68 × 242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 256,794.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,794.13/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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