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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.53, 1,053.47 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.53, 1,053.47 and 240.18 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.53 : 1,053.47 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.53/1,053.47 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.53x = 1,053.47 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.53x = 253,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,021.22/702.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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