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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.35, 1,017.54 and 267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.35, 1,017.54 and 267.55 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.35 : 1,017.54 = 267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.35/1,017.54 = 267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.35x = 1,017.54 × 267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.35x = 272,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,240.28/678.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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