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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.96, 1,049.38 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.96, 1,049.38 and 267.42 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.96 : 1,049.38 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.96/1,049.38 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.96x = 1,049.38 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.96x = 280,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,625.20/699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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