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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.91, 1,017.98 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.91, 1,017.98 and 267.57 is: 401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.91 : 1,017.98 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.91/1,017.98 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.91x = 1,017.98 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.91x = 272,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,380.91/678.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.20

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