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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 1,051.99 and 290.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 1,051.99 and 290.33 is: 435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 1,051.99 = 290.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/1,051.99 = 290.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 1,051.99 × 290.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 305,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,424.26/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.60

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