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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.10, 1,052.06 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.10, 1,052.06 and 290.16 is: 435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.10 : 1,052.06 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.10/1,052.06 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.10x = 1,052.06 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.10x = 305,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,264.28/701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.41

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