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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.21, 1,052.67 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.21, 1,052.67 and 269.28 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.21 : 1,052.67 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.21/1,052.67 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.21x = 1,052.67 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.21x = 283,462.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,462.98/702.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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