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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.90, 1,052.92 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.90, 1,052.92 and 239.66 is: 359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.90 : 1,052.92 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.90/1,052.92 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.90x = 1,052.92 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.90x = 252,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,342.81/701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.51

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