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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 1,052.32 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 1,052.32 and 268.80 is: 403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 1,052.32 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/1,052.32 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 1,052.32 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 282,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,863.62/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.03

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