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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 1,062.10 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 1,062.10 and 239.58 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 1,062.10 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/1,062.10 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 1,062.10 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 254,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,457.92/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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