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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.66, 1,013.15 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.66, 1,013.15 and 264.69 is: 396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.66 : 1,013.15 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.66/1,013.15 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.66x = 1,013.15 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.66x = 268,169.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,169.35/675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.90

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