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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.11, 1,054.60 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.11, 1,054.60 and 240.88 is: 361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.11 : 1,054.60 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.11/1,054.60 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.11x = 1,054.60 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.11x = 254,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,030.84/703.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.30

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