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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.04, 1,053.48 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.04, 1,053.48 and 269.56 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.04 : 1,053.48 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.04/1,053.48 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.04x = 1,053.48 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.04x = 283,976.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,976.07/702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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