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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.46, 1,049.19 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.46, 1,049.19 and 266.38 is: 399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.46 : 1,049.19 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.46/1,049.19 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.46x = 1,049.19 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.46x = 279,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,483.23/699.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.57

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