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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.53, 1,055.34 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.53, 1,055.34 and 241.29 is: 361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.53 : 1,055.34 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.53/1,055.34 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.53x = 1,055.34 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.53x = 254,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,642.99/703.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.95

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