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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.03, 1,012.01 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.03, 1,012.01 and 264.09 is: 395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.03 : 1,012.01 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.03/1,012.01 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.03x = 1,012.01 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.03x = 267,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,260.40/675.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.92

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