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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.71, 1,057.96 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.71, 1,057.96 and 243.41 is: 364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.71 : 1,057.96 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.71/1,057.96 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.71x = 1,057.96 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.71x = 257,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,513.06/705.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.90

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