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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.54, 1,055.32 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.54, 1,055.32 and 241.30 is: 361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.54 : 1,055.32 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.54/1,055.32 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.54x = 1,055.32 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.54x = 254,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,648.72/703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.95

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