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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.34, 1,060.62 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.34, 1,060.62 and 238.70 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.34 : 1,060.62 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.34/1,060.62 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.34x = 1,060.62 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.34x = 253,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,169.99/707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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