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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.00, 1,051.14 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.00, 1,051.14 and 262.23 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.00 : 1,051.14 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.00/1,051.14 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.00x = 1,051.14 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.00x = 275,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,640.44/701.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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