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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.85, 1,016.60 and 267.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.85, 1,016.60 and 267.00 is: 400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.85 : 1,016.60 = 267.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.85/1,016.60 = 267.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.85x = 1,016.60 × 267.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.85x = 271,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,427.05/677.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.43

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