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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 1,052.13 and 290.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 1,052.13 and 290.33 is: 435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 1,052.13 = 290.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/1,052.13 = 290.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 1,052.13 × 290.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 305,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,467.53/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.50

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