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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.83, 1,018.67 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.83, 1,018.67 and 267.90 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.83 : 1,018.67 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.83/1,018.67 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.83x = 1,018.67 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.83x = 272,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,901.69/678.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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