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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.62, 1,054.02 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.62, 1,054.02 and 240.27 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.62 : 1,054.02 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.62/1,054.02 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.62x = 1,054.02 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.62x = 253,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,249.39/702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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