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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.13, 1,051.34 and 262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.13, 1,051.34 and 262.37 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.13 : 1,051.34 = 262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.13/1,051.34 = 262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.13x = 1,051.34 × 262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.13x = 275,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,833.51/701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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