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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 1,016.72 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 1,016.72 and 267.29 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 1,016.72 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/1,016.72 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 1,016.72 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 271,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,760.29/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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