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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.32, 1,050.70 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.32, 1,050.70 and 267.50 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.32 : 1,050.70 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.32/1,050.70 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.32x = 1,050.70 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.32x = 281,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,062.25/700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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