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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.77, 1,054.50 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.77, 1,054.50 and 241.30 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.77 : 1,054.50 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.77/1,054.50 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.77x = 1,054.50 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.77x = 254,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,445.33/703.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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