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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.50, 1,058.21 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.50, 1,058.21 and 243.28 is: 364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 1,058.21 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/1,058.21 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 1,058.21 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 257,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,441.33/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.91

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