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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.71, 1,058.36 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.71, 1,058.36 and 243.47 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.71 : 1,058.36 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.71/1,058.36 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.71x = 1,058.36 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.71x = 257,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,680.34/705.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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