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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 1,051.80 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 1,051.80 and 268.32 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 1,051.80 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/1,051.80 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 1,051.80 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 282,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,218.98/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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