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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.31, 1,058.24 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.31, 1,058.24 and 381.90 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.31 : 1,058.24 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.31/1,058.24 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.31x = 1,058.24 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.31x = 404,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,139.95/706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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