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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.54, 1,017.41 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.54, 1,017.41 and 267.20 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.54 : 1,017.41 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.54/1,017.41 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.54x = 1,017.41 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.54x = 271,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,851.95/678.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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