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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 1,051.44 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 1,051.44 and 268.08 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 1,051.44 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/1,051.44 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 1,051.44 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 281,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,870.04/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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