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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 1,052.46 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 1,052.46 and 269.28 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 1,052.46 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/1,052.46 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 1,052.46 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 283,406.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,406.43/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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