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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.74, 1,049.90 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.74, 1,049.90 and 267.20 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.74 : 1,049.90 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.74/1,049.90 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.74x = 1,049.90 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.74x = 280,533.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,533.28/699.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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