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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 1,052.40 and 239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 1,052.40 and 239.30 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 1,052.40 = 239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/1,052.40 = 239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 1,052.40 × 239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 251,839.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,839.32/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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