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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676, 1,013.88 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676, 1,013.88 and 265 is: 397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676 : 1,013.88 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676/1,013.88 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676x = 1,013.88 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676x = 268,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,678.20/676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.45

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