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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.30, 1,052.06 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.30, 1,052.06 and 290.21 is: 435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.30 : 1,052.06 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.30/1,052.06 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.30x = 1,052.06 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.30x = 305,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,311.62/701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.35

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