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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.24, 1,051.99 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.24, 1,051.99 and 290.16 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.24 : 1,051.99 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.24/1,051.99 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.24x = 1,051.99 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.24x = 305,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,240.16/701.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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