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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.24, 1,050.48 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.24, 1,050.48 and 267.28 is: 400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.24 : 1,050.48 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.24/1,050.48 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.24x = 1,050.48 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.24x = 280,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,772.29/700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.97

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