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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.81, 1,018.32 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.81, 1,018.32 and 268.02 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.81 : 1,018.32 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.81/1,018.32 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.81x = 1,018.32 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.81x = 272,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,930.13/678.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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