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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.83, 1,054.59 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.83, 1,054.59 and 241.36 is: 361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.83 : 1,054.59 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.83/1,054.59 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.83x = 1,054.59 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.83x = 254,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,532.30/703.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.64

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