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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 1,052.38 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 1,052.38 and 262.88 is: 394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 1,052.38 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/1,052.38 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 1,052.38 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 276,649.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,649.65/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.38

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