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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.49, 1,051.92 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.49, 1,051.92 and 268.50 is: 402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.49 : 1,051.92 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.49/1,051.92 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.49x = 1,051.92 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.49x = 282,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,440.52/701.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.63

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