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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.31, 1,050.74 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.31, 1,050.74 and 267.77 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.31 : 1,050.74 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.31/1,050.74 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.31x = 1,050.74 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.31x = 281,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,356.65/700.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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