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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 1,051.79 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 1,051.79 and 268.52 is: 402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 1,051.79 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/1,051.79 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 1,051.79 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 282,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,420.05/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.62

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