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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.45, 1,051.91 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.45, 1,051.91 and 268.64 is: 402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.45 : 1,051.91 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.45/1,051.91 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.45x = 1,051.91 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.45x = 282,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,583.76/701.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.86

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