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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.33, 1,052.01 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.33, 1,052.01 and 256.68 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.33 : 1,052.01 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.33/1,052.01 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.33x = 1,052.01 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.33x = 270,029.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,029.93/701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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