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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.82, 1,052.67 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.82, 1,052.67 and 239.61 is: 359.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.82 : 1,052.67 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.82/1,052.67 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.82x = 1,052.67 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.82x = 252,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,226.73/701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.39

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