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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 1,051.71 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 1,051.71 and 268.32 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 1,051.71 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/1,051.71 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 1,051.71 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 282,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,194.83/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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