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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.69, 1,054.14 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.69, 1,054.14 and 240.51 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.69 : 1,054.14 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.69/1,054.14 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.69x = 1,054.14 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.69x = 253,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,531.21/702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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