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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.02, 1,017.10 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.02, 1,017.10 and 267.10 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.02 : 1,017.10 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.02/1,017.10 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.02x = 1,017.10 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.02x = 271,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,664.20/678.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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