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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.24, 1,052.52 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.24, 1,052.52 and 269.16 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.24 : 1,052.52 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.24/1,052.52 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.24x = 1,052.52 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.24x = 283,296.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,296.28/702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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