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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.95, 1,051.42 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.95, 1,051.42 and 268.11 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.95 : 1,051.42 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.95/1,051.42 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.95x = 1,051.42 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.95x = 281,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,896.22/700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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