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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.65, 1,055.69 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.65, 1,055.69 and 241.43 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.65 : 1,055.69 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.65/1,055.69 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.65x = 1,055.69 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.65x = 254,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,875.24/703.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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