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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 1,052.68 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 1,052.68 and 239.42 is: 359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 1,052.68 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/1,052.68 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 1,052.68 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 252,029.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,029.45/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.20

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