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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.76, 1,054.07 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.76, 1,054.07 and 240.55 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.76 : 1,054.07 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.76/1,054.07 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.76x = 1,054.07 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.76x = 253,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,551.27/702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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