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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.59, 1,055.08 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.59, 1,055.08 and 241.27 is: 361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.59 : 1,055.08 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.59/1,055.08 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.59x = 1,055.08 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.59x = 254,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,559.15/703.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.80

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