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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.36, 1,054.26 and 240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.36, 1,054.26 and 240.70 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.36 : 1,054.26 = 240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.36/1,054.26 = 240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.36x = 1,054.26 × 240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.36x = 253,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,760.38/703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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