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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.89, 1,053.86 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.89, 1,053.86 and 240.44 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.89 : 1,053.86 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.89/1,053.86 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.89x = 1,053.86 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.89x = 253,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,388.90/702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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