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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.24, 1,051.98 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.24, 1,051.98 and 268.28 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.24 : 1,051.98 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.24/1,051.98 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.24x = 1,051.98 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.24x = 282,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,225.19/701.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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