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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.34, 1,050.50 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.34, 1,050.50 and 267.39 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.34 : 1,050.50 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.34/1,050.50 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.34x = 1,050.50 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.34x = 280,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,891.86/700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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