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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.04, 1,013.63 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.04, 1,013.63 and 265.29 is: 397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.04 : 1,013.63 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.04/1,013.63 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.04x = 1,013.63 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.04x = 268,904.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,904.58/676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.77

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