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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.05, 1,051.30 and 262.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.05, 1,051.30 and 262.33 is: 393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.05 : 1,051.30 = 262.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.05/1,051.30 = 262.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.05x = 1,051.30 × 262.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.05x = 275,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,787.53/701.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.39

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