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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.08, 1,051.38 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.08, 1,051.38 and 268.36 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.08 : 1,051.38 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.08/1,051.38 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.08x = 1,051.38 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.08x = 282,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,148.34/701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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