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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 1,052.07 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 1,052.07 and 268.94 is: 403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 1,052.07 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/1,052.07 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 1,052.07 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 282,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,940.92/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.04

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