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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.94, 1,016.60 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.94, 1,016.60 and 267.09 is: 400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.94 : 1,016.60 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.94/1,016.60 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.94x = 1,016.60 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.94x = 271,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,522.36/677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.51

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