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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.24, 1,059.36 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.24, 1,059.36 and 273.44 is: 410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.24 : 1,059.36 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.24/1,059.36 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.24x = 1,059.36 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.24x = 289,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,671.40/706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.16

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