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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.70, 1,016.55 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.70, 1,016.55 and 267.13 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.70 : 1,016.55 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.70/1,016.55 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.70x = 1,016.55 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.70x = 271,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,551.00/677.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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