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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.09, 1,051.21 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.09, 1,051.21 and 268.14 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.09 : 1,051.21 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.09/1,051.21 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.09x = 1,051.21 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.09x = 281,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,871.45/701.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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