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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 1,053.46 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 1,053.46 and 240.14 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 1,053.46 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/1,053.46 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 1,053.46 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 252,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,977.88/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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