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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.07, 1,050.23 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.07, 1,050.23 and 267.19 is: 400.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.07 : 1,050.23 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.07/1,050.23 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.07x = 1,050.23 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.07x = 280,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,609.00/700.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.83

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