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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.70, 1,050.68 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.70, 1,050.68 and 267.62 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.70 : 1,050.68 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.70/1,050.68 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.70x = 1,050.68 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.70x = 281,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,182.98/700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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