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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.01, 1,060.06 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.01, 1,060.06 and 244.74 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.01 : 1,060.06 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.01/1,060.06 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.01x = 1,060.06 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.01x = 259,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,439.08/707.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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