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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.16, 1,049.95 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.16, 1,049.95 and 261.44 is: 392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.16 : 1,049.95 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.16/1,049.95 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.16x = 1,049.95 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.16x = 274,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,498.93/700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.05

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