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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.36, 1,051.56 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.36, 1,051.56 and 290.48 is: 435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.36 : 1,051.56 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.36/1,051.56 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.36x = 1,051.56 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.36x = 305,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,457.15/701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.52

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