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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.77, 1,054.04 and 240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.77, 1,054.04 and 240.53 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.77 : 1,054.04 = 240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.77/1,054.04 = 240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.77x = 1,054.04 × 240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.77x = 253,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,525.00/702.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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