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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.84, 1,053.52 and 240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.84, 1,053.52 and 240.20 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 1,053.52 = 240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/1,053.52 = 240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 1,053.52 × 240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 253,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,055.50/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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