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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.88, 1,051.63 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.88, 1,051.63 and 268.04 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.88 : 1,051.63 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.88/1,051.63 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.88x = 1,051.63 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.88x = 281,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,880.86/700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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