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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.68, 1,017.32 and 267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.68, 1,017.32 and 267.65 is: 401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.68 : 1,017.32 = 267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.68/1,017.32 = 267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.68x = 1,017.32 × 267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.68x = 272,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,285.70/678.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.20

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