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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.56, 1,051.98 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.56, 1,051.98 and 268.60 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.56 : 1,051.98 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.56/1,051.98 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.56x = 1,051.98 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.56x = 282,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,561.83/701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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