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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.64, 1,018.04 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.64, 1,018.04 and 267.76 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.64 : 1,018.04 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.64/1,018.04 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.64x = 1,018.04 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.64x = 272,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,590.39/678.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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