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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.07, 1,060.82 and 296.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.07, 1,060.82 and 296.00 is: 444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.07 : 1,060.82 = 296.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.07/1,060.82 = 296.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.07x = 1,060.82 × 296.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.07x = 313,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,995.94/707.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.08

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