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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.82, 1,055.64 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.82, 1,055.64 and 241.52 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.82 : 1,055.64 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.82/1,055.64 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.82x = 1,055.64 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.82x = 254,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,960.81/703.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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