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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.15, 1,016.81 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.15, 1,016.81 and 267.11 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.15 : 1,016.81 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.15/1,016.81 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.15x = 1,016.81 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.15x = 271,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,598.51/678.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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