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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.81, 1,052.71 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.81, 1,052.71 and 269.07 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.81 : 1,052.71 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.81/1,052.71 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.81x = 1,052.71 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.81x = 283,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,249.57/701.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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