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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.19, 1,016.52 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.19, 1,016.52 and 267.16 is: 400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.19 : 1,016.52 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.19/1,016.52 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.19x = 1,016.52 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.19x = 271,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,573.48/678.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.44

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