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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 1,052.94 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 1,052.94 and 268.88 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 1,052.94 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/1,052.94 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 1,052.94 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 283,114.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,114.51/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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