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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.57, 1,052.08 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.57, 1,052.08 and 239.27 is: 358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.57 : 1,052.08 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.57/1,052.08 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.57x = 1,052.08 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.57x = 251,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,731.18/701.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.81

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