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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.83, 1,055.01 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.83, 1,055.01 and 241.47 is: 361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.83 : 1,055.01 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.83/1,055.01 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.83x = 1,055.01 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.83x = 254,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,753.26/703.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.95

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