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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 1,060.97 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 1,060.97 and 238.83 is: 358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 1,060.97 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/1,060.97 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 1,060.97 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 253,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,391.47/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.26

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