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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.39, 1,053.81 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.39, 1,053.81 and 240.22 is: 360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.39 : 1,053.81 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.39/1,053.81 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.39x = 1,053.81 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.39x = 253,141.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,141.63/702.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.40

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