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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.63, 1,052.47 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.63, 1,052.47 and 239.45 is: 359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.63 : 1,052.47 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.63/1,052.47 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.63x = 1,052.47 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.63x = 252,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,013.94/701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.18

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