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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.44, 1,053.76 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.44, 1,053.76 and 240.28 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.44 : 1,053.76 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.44/1,053.76 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.44x = 1,053.76 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.44x = 253,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,197.45/702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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