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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.35, 1,053.58 and 269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.35, 1,053.58 and 269.51 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.35 : 1,053.58 = 269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.35/1,053.58 = 269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.35x = 1,053.58 × 269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.35x = 283,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,947.49/702.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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