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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.07, 1,052.97 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.07, 1,052.97 and 239.84 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.07 : 1,052.97 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.07/1,052.97 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.07x = 1,052.97 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.07x = 252,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,546.96/702.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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