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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.34, 1,049.90 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.34, 1,049.90 and 267.21 is: 400.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.34 : 1,049.90 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.34/1,049.90 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.34x = 1,049.90 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.34x = 280,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,542.44/700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.58

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