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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.33, 1,058.77 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.33, 1,058.77 and 244 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.33 : 1,058.77 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.33/1,058.77 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.33x = 1,058.77 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.33x = 258,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,339.88/706.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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