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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.02, 1,013.58 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.02, 1,013.58 and 265.20 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.02 : 1,013.58 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.02/1,013.58 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.02x = 1,013.58 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.02x = 268,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,801.42/676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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