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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 1,018.37 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 1,018.37 and 268.25 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 1,018.37 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/1,018.37 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 1,018.37 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 273,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,173.33/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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