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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 1,016.80 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 1,016.80 and 267.13 is: 400.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 1,016.80 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/1,016.80 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 1,016.80 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 271,617.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,617.78/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.58

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