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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.30, 1,060.20 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.30, 1,060.20 and 268.35 is: 402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.30 : 1,060.20 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.30/1,060.20 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.30x = 1,060.20 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.30x = 284,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,504.67/707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.24

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