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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.12, 1,050.96 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.12, 1,050.96 and 290.16 is: 434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.12 : 1,050.96 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.12/1,050.96 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.12x = 1,050.96 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.12x = 304,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,946.55/701.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.94

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