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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.38, 1,052.31 and 262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.38, 1,052.31 and 262.69 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.38 : 1,052.31 = 262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.38/1,052.31 = 262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.38x = 1,052.31 × 262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.38x = 276,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,431.31/701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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