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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.03, 1,053.04 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.03, 1,053.04 and 263.26 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.03 : 1,053.04 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.03/1,053.04 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.03x = 1,053.04 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.03x = 277,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,224.46/702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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