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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.59, 1,051.04 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.59, 1,051.04 and 267.75 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.59 : 1,051.04 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.59/1,051.04 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.59x = 1,051.04 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.59x = 281,415.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,415.96/700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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