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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.27, 1,051.75 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.27, 1,051.75 and 262.50 is: 393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.27 : 1,051.75 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.27/1,051.75 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.27x = 1,051.75 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.27x = 276,083.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,083.96/701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.69

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