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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.03, 1,014.50 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.03, 1,014.50 and 265.12 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.03 : 1,014.50 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.03/1,014.50 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.03x = 1,014.50 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.03x = 268,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,964.24/676.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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