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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 1,052.37 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 1,052.37 and 268.62 is: 403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 1,052.37 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/1,052.37 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 1,052.37 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 282,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,687.63/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.07

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