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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.96, 1,052.16 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.96, 1,052.16 and 290.88 is: 436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.96 : 1,052.16 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.96/1,052.16 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.96x = 1,052.16 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.96x = 306,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,052.30/701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.00

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