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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.81, 1,052.80 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.81, 1,052.80 and 263.13 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.81 : 1,052.80 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.81/1,052.80 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.81x = 1,052.80 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.81x = 277,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,018.66/701.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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