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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.28, 1,018.05 and 267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.28, 1,018.05 and 267.70 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.28 : 1,018.05 = 267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.28/1,018.05 = 267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.28x = 1,018.05 × 267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.28x = 272,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,531.99/678.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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