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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.49, 1,053.47 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.49, 1,053.47 and 233.87 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.49 : 1,053.47 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.49/1,053.47 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.49x = 1,053.47 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.49x = 246,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,373.86/702.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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