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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.24, 1,017.12 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.24, 1,017.12 and 267.36 is: 400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.24 : 1,017.12 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.24/1,017.12 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.24x = 1,017.12 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.24x = 271,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,937.20/678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.95

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