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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.34, 1,016.88 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.34, 1,016.88 and 267.40 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.34 : 1,016.88 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.34/1,016.88 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.34x = 1,016.88 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.34x = 271,913.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,913.71/678.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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