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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.24, 1,054.16 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.24, 1,054.16 and 240.71 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.24 : 1,054.16 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.24/1,054.16 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.24x = 1,054.16 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.24x = 253,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,740.38/703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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