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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.50, 1,053.81 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.50, 1,053.81 and 240.36 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.50 : 1,053.81 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.50/1,053.81 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.50x = 1,053.81 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.50x = 253,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,289.82/702.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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