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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.61, 1,051.10 and 267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.61, 1,051.10 and 267.53 is: 401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.61 : 1,051.10 = 267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.61/1,051.10 = 267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.61x = 1,051.10 × 267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.61x = 281,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,200.78/700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.37

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