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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 1,053.81 and 263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 1,053.81 and 263.73 is: 395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 1,053.81 = 263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/1,053.81 = 263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 1,053.81 × 263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 277,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,921.31/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.63

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