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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.07, 1,052.50 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.07, 1,052.50 and 269.53 is: 404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.07 : 1,052.50 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.07/1,052.50 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.07x = 1,052.50 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.07x = 283,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,680.33/702.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.06

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