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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.01, 1,053.06 and 239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.01, 1,053.06 and 239.83 is: 359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.01 : 1,053.06 = 239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.01/1,053.06 = 239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.01x = 1,053.06 × 239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.01x = 252,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,555.38/702.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.76

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