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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.29, 1,057.80 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.29, 1,057.80 and 243.37 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.29 : 1,057.80 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.29/1,057.80 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.29x = 1,057.80 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.29x = 257,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,431.50/705.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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