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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.43, 1,050.80 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.43, 1,050.80 and 267.29 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.43 : 1,050.80 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.43/1,050.80 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.43x = 1,050.80 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.43x = 280,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,861.74/700.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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