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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.77, 1,052.79 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.77, 1,052.79 and 239.53 is: 359.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.77 : 1,052.79 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.77/1,052.79 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.77x = 1,052.79 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.77x = 252,174.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,174.79/701.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.34

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