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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.21, 1,051.58 and 290.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.21, 1,051.58 and 290.23 is: 435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.21 : 1,051.58 = 290.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.21/1,051.58 = 290.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.21x = 1,051.58 × 290.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.21x = 305,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,204.08/701.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.26

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