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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.64, 1,018.50 and 267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.64, 1,018.50 and 267.97 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.64 : 1,018.50 = 267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.64/1,018.50 = 267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.64x = 1,018.50 × 267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.64x = 272,927.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,927.45/678.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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