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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.11, 1,053.90 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.11, 1,053.90 and 240.45 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.11 : 1,053.90 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.11/1,053.90 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.11x = 1,053.90 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.11x = 253,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,410.26/703.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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