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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.61, 1,053.93 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.61, 1,053.93 and 240.40 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.61 : 1,053.93 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.61/1,053.93 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.61x = 1,053.93 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.61x = 253,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,364.77/702.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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