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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.44, 1,050.86 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.44, 1,050.86 and 267.63 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.44 : 1,050.86 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.44/1,050.86 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.44x = 1,050.86 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.44x = 281,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,241.66/700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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