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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.33, 1,052.76 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.33, 1,052.76 and 239.67 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.33 : 1,052.76 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.33/1,052.76 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.33x = 1,052.76 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.33x = 252,314.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,314.99/702.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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