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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.24, 1,052.74 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.24, 1,052.74 and 269.09 is: 403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.24 : 1,052.74 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.24/1,052.74 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.24x = 1,052.74 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.24x = 283,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,279.31/702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.40

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