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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.73, 1,052.30 and 290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.73, 1,052.30 and 290.57 is: 435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.73 : 1,052.30 = 290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.73/1,052.30 = 290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.73x = 1,052.30 × 290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.73x = 305,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,762.28/701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.73

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