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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.60, 1,017.50 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.60, 1,017.50 and 267.66 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.60 : 1,017.50 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.60/1,017.50 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.60x = 1,017.50 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.60x = 272,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,342.71/678.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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