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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 1,018.26 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 1,018.26 and 268.02 is: 401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 1,018.26 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/1,018.26 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 1,018.26 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 272,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,914.05/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.98

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