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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.36, 1,017.54 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.36, 1,017.54 and 267.39 is: 401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.36 : 1,017.54 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.36/1,017.54 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.36x = 1,017.54 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.36x = 272,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,080.02/678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.09

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