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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.32, 1,057.32 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.32, 1,057.32 and 249 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.32 : 1,057.32 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.32/1,057.32 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.32x = 1,057.32 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.32x = 263,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,272.68/705.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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