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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.26, 1,053.44 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.26, 1,053.44 and 239.85 is: 359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.26 : 1,053.44 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.26/1,053.44 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.26x = 1,053.44 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.26x = 252,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,667.58/702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.79

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