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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.32, 1,051.93 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.32, 1,051.93 and 268.46 is: 402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.32 : 1,051.93 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.32/1,051.93 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.32x = 1,051.93 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.32x = 282,401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,401.13/701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.67

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