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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.53, 1,018.25 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.53, 1,018.25 and 267.62 is: 401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.53 : 1,018.25 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.53/1,018.25 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.53x = 1,018.25 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.53x = 272,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,504.07/678.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.61

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