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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 1,058.97 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 1,058.97 and 237.44 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 1,058.97 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/1,058.97 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 1,058.97 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 251,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,436.54/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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