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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.38, 1,051.80 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.38, 1,051.80 and 268.30 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.38 : 1,051.80 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.38/1,051.80 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.38x = 1,051.80 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.38x = 282,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,197.94/701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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