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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.79, 1,018.26 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.79, 1,018.26 and 268.21 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.79 : 1,018.26 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.79/1,018.26 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.79x = 1,018.26 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.79x = 273,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,107.51/678.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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