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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 1,050.48 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 1,050.48 and 267.56 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 1,050.48 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/1,050.48 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 1,050.48 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 281,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,066.43/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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