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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.04, 1,053.21 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.04, 1,053.21 and 269.32 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.04 : 1,053.21 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.04/1,053.21 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.04x = 1,053.21 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.04x = 283,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,650.52/702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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