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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 1,051.39 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 1,051.39 and 268.21 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 1,051.39 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/1,051.39 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 1,051.39 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 281,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,993.31/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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