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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.31, 1,051.37 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.31, 1,051.37 and 290.19 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.31 : 1,051.37 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.31/1,051.37 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.31x = 1,051.37 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.31x = 305,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,097.06/701.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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