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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.10, 1,016.72 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.10, 1,016.72 and 267.16 is: 400.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.10 : 1,016.72 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.10/1,016.72 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.10x = 1,016.72 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.10x = 271,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,626.92/678.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.57

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