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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.33, 1,017.92 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.33, 1,017.92 and 267.39 is: 401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.33 : 1,017.92 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.33/1,017.92 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.33x = 1,017.92 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.33x = 272,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,180.29/678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.25

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