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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.21, 1,060.85 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.21, 1,060.85 and 245.58 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.21 : 1,060.85 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.21/1,060.85 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.21x = 1,060.85 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.21x = 260,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,524.76/707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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