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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.33, 1,050.92 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.33, 1,050.92 and 261.90 is: 393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.33 : 1,050.92 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.33/1,050.92 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.33x = 1,050.92 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.33x = 275,235.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,235.95/700.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.01

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