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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.70, 1,058.72 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.70, 1,058.72 and 243.46 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.70 : 1,058.72 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.70/1,058.72 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.70x = 1,058.72 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.70x = 257,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,755.97/705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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