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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.17, 1,017.50 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.17, 1,017.50 and 267.08 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.17 : 1,017.50 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.17/1,017.50 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.17x = 1,017.50 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.17x = 271,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,753.90/678.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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