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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.87, 1,017.26 and 267.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.87, 1,017.26 and 267.00 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.87 : 1,017.26 = 267.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.87/1,017.26 = 267.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.87x = 1,017.26 × 267.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.87x = 271,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,604.27/677.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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