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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.88, 1,017.40 and 267.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.88, 1,017.40 and 267.31 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.88 : 1,017.40 = 267.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.88/1,017.40 = 267.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.88x = 1,017.40 × 267.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.88x = 271,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,957.98/677.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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