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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.16, 1,016.60 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.16, 1,016.60 and 267.59 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.16 : 1,016.60 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.16/1,016.60 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.16x = 1,016.60 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.16x = 272,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,026.91/678.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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