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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 1,051.92 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 1,051.92 and 262.56 is: 393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 1,051.92 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/1,051.92 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 1,051.92 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 276,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,192.12/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.77

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