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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.53, 1,055.38 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.53, 1,055.38 and 241.39 is: 362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.53 : 1,055.38 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.53/1,055.38 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.53x = 1,055.38 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.53x = 254,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,759.35/703.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.12

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