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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 1,051.20 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 1,051.20 and 290.32 is: 435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 1,051.20 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/1,051.20 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 1,051.20 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 305,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,184.38/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.10

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