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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.58, 1,058.29 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.58, 1,058.29 and 243.27 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.58 : 1,058.29 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.58/1,058.29 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.58x = 1,058.29 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.58x = 257,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,449.60/705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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