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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.63, 1,058.52 and 243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.63, 1,058.52 and 243.49 is: 365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.63 : 1,058.52 = 243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.63/1,058.52 = 243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.63x = 1,058.52 × 243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.63x = 257,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,739.03/705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.26

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