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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.53, 1,017.23 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.53, 1,017.23 and 267.35 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.53 : 1,017.23 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.53/1,017.23 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.53x = 1,017.23 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.53x = 271,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,950.02/678.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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