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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.69, 1,058.49 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.69, 1,058.49 and 243.27 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.69 : 1,058.49 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.69/1,058.49 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.69x = 1,058.49 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.69x = 257,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,498.86/705.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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