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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.56, 1,052.79 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.56, 1,052.79 and 268.71 is: 403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.56 : 1,052.79 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.56/1,052.79 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.56x = 1,052.79 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.56x = 282,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,897.68/701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.24

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