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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.03, 1,051.86 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.03, 1,051.86 and 268.04 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.03 : 1,051.86 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.03/1,051.86 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.03x = 1,051.86 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.03x = 281,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,940.55/701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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