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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.30, 1,016.76 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.30, 1,016.76 and 267.18 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.30 : 1,016.76 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.30/1,016.76 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.30x = 1,016.76 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.30x = 271,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,657.94/678.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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