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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 1,058.90 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 1,058.90 and 243.66 is: 365.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 1,058.90 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/1,058.90 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 1,058.90 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 258,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,010.36/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.54

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