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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 1,049.88 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 1,049.88 and 267.26 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 1,049.88 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/1,049.88 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 1,049.88 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 280,590.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,590.93/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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