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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.09, 1,049.52 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.09, 1,049.52 and 266.94 is: 400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.09 : 1,049.52 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.09/1,049.52 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.09x = 1,049.52 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.09x = 280,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,158.87/700.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.18

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