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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.67, 1,018.34 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.67, 1,018.34 and 268.10 is: 402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.67 : 1,018.34 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.67/1,018.34 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.67x = 1,018.34 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.67x = 273,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,016.95/678.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.28

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