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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.09, 1,050.60 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.09, 1,050.60 and 267.23 is: 401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.09 : 1,050.60 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.09/1,050.60 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.09x = 1,050.60 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.09x = 280,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,751.84/700.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.02

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