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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.41, 1,052.24 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.41, 1,052.24 and 290.32 is: 435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.41 : 1,052.24 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.41/1,052.24 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.41x = 1,052.24 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.41x = 305,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,486.32/701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.53

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