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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.07, 1,059.43 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.07, 1,059.43 and 244.59 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.07 : 1,059.43 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.07/1,059.43 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.07x = 1,059.43 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.07x = 259,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,125.98/707.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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