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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.25, 1,058.36 and 249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.25, 1,058.36 and 249.25 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.25 : 1,058.36 = 249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.25/1,058.36 = 249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.25x = 1,058.36 × 249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.25x = 263,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,796.23/705.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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