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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.03, 1,051.61 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.03, 1,051.61 and 262.49 is: 393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.03 : 1,051.61 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.03/1,051.61 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.03x = 1,051.61 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.03x = 276,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,032.51/701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.76

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