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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.38, 1,053.30 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.38, 1,053.30 and 269.30 is: 403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.38 : 1,053.30 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.38/1,053.30 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.38x = 1,053.30 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.38x = 283,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,653.69/702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.85

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