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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.21, 1,053.38 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.21, 1,053.38 and 269.13 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.21 : 1,053.38 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.21/1,053.38 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.21x = 1,053.38 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.21x = 283,496.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,496.16/702.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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