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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.57, 1,066.02 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.57, 1,066.02 and 242.03 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.57 : 1,066.02 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.57/1,066.02 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.57x = 1,066.02 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.57x = 258,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,003.49/710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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