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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.50, 1,055.31 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.50, 1,055.31 and 241.36 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.50 : 1,055.31 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.50/1,055.31 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.50x = 1,055.31 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.50x = 254,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,709.62/703.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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