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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.63, 1,053.63 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.63, 1,053.63 and 263.88 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.63 : 1,053.63 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.63/1,053.63 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.63x = 1,053.63 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.63x = 278,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,031.88/702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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