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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.19, 1,054.78 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.19, 1,054.78 and 241.10 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.19 : 1,054.78 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.19/1,054.78 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.19x = 1,054.78 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.19x = 254,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,306.21/703.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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