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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 1,016.04 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 1,016.04 and 267.18 is: 400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 1,016.04 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/1,016.04 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 1,016.04 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 271,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,465.57/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.53

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