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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.77, 1,058.10 and 243.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.77, 1,058.10 and 243.31 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.77 : 1,058.10 = 243.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.77/1,058.10 = 243.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.77x = 1,058.10 × 243.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.77x = 257,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,450.63/705.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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