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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.77, 1,016.88 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.77, 1,016.88 and 267.02 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.77 : 1,016.88 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.77/1,016.88 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.77x = 1,016.88 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.77x = 271,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,528.64/677.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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