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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.27, 1,050.40 and 213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.27, 1,050.40 and 213.29 is: 319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.27 : 1,050.40 = 213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.27/1,050.40 = 213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.27x = 1,050.40 × 213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.27x = 224,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,039.82/700.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.93

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