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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.72, 1,052.06 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.72, 1,052.06 and 268.68 is: 402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.72 : 1,052.06 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.72/1,052.06 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.72x = 1,052.06 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.72x = 282,667.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,667.48/701.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.82

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