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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.06, 1,051.23 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.06, 1,051.23 and 268.10 is: 402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.06 : 1,051.23 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.06/1,051.23 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.06x = 1,051.23 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.06x = 281,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,834.76/701.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.01

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