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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.01, 1,053.32 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.01, 1,053.32 and 269.06 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.01 : 1,053.32 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.01/1,053.32 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.01x = 1,053.32 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.01x = 283,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,407.57/702.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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