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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.42, 1,017.22 and 267.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.42, 1,017.22 and 267.07 is: 400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.42 : 1,017.22 = 267.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.42/1,017.22 = 267.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.42x = 1,017.22 × 267.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.42x = 271,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,668.95/678.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.44

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