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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.26, 1,051.28 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.26, 1,051.28 and 268.12 is: 401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.26 : 1,051.28 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.26/1,051.28 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.26x = 1,051.28 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.26x = 281,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,869.19/701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.95

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