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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.62, 1,055.43 and 241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.62, 1,055.43 and 241.41 is: 362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.62 : 1,055.43 = 241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.62/1,055.43 = 241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.62x = 1,055.43 × 241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.62x = 254,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,791.36/703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.12

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