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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.45, 1,055.25 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.45, 1,055.25 and 241.28 is: 361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.45 : 1,055.25 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.45/1,055.25 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.45x = 1,055.25 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.45x = 254,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,610.72/703.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.95

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