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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.37, 1,018.85 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.37, 1,018.85 and 268.56 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.37 : 1,018.85 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.37/1,018.85 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.37x = 1,018.85 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.37x = 273,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,621.01/679.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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