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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.25, 1,051.47 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.25, 1,051.47 and 290.58 is: 435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.25 : 1,051.47 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.25/1,051.47 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.25x = 1,051.47 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.25x = 305,536.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,536.15/701.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.70

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