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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.04, 1,016.61 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.04, 1,016.61 and 266.92 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.04 : 1,016.61 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.04/1,016.61 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.04x = 1,016.61 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.04x = 271,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,353.54/678.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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