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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.73, 1,052.78 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.73, 1,052.78 and 268.92 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.73 : 1,052.78 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.73/1,052.78 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.73x = 1,052.78 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.73x = 283,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,112.25/701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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