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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 1,052.88 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 1,052.88 and 263.40 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 1,052.88 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/1,052.88 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 1,052.88 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 277,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,328.59/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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