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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.52, 1,052.16 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.52, 1,052.16 and 268.80 is: 403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.52 : 1,052.16 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.52/1,052.16 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.52x = 1,052.16 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.52x = 282,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,820.61/701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.15

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