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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.51, 1,052.24 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.51, 1,052.24 and 239.27 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.51 : 1,052.24 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.51/1,052.24 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.51x = 1,052.24 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.51x = 251,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,770.90/701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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