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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.51, 1,017.66 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.51, 1,017.66 and 267.94 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.51 : 1,017.66 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.51/1,017.66 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.51x = 1,017.66 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.51x = 272,674.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,674.10/678.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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