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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.27, 1,053.59 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.27, 1,053.59 and 269.46 is: 404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.27 : 1,053.59 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.27/1,053.59 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.27x = 1,053.59 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.27x = 283,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,899.01/702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.26

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