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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 1,049.91 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 1,049.91 and 267.13 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 1,049.91 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/1,049.91 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 1,049.91 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 280,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,462.46/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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