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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.00, 1,054.54 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.00, 1,054.54 and 240.82 is: 361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.00 : 1,054.54 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.00/1,054.54 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.00x = 1,054.54 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.00x = 253,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,956.36/703.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.25

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