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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.09, 1,013.73 and 265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.09, 1,013.73 and 265.15 is: 397.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.09 : 1,013.73 = 265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.09/1,013.73 = 265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.09x = 1,013.73 × 265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.09x = 268,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,790.51/676.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.57

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