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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.45, 1,052.30 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.45, 1,052.30 and 239.12 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.45 : 1,052.30 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.45/1,052.30 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.45x = 1,052.30 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.45x = 251,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,625.98/701.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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