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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.95, 1,016.52 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.95, 1,016.52 and 267.28 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.95 : 1,016.52 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.95/1,016.52 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.95x = 1,016.52 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.95x = 271,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,691.92/677.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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