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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.58, 1,059.58 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.58, 1,059.58 and 244.28 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.58 : 1,059.58 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.58/1,059.58 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.58x = 1,059.58 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.58x = 258,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,834.20/706.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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