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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.02, 1,016.58 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.02, 1,016.58 and 267.20 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.02 : 1,016.58 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.02/1,016.58 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.02x = 1,016.58 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.02x = 271,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,630.18/678.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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