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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.11, 1,014.18 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.11, 1,014.18 and 265.14 is: 397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.11 : 1,014.18 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.11/1,014.18 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.11x = 1,014.18 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.11x = 268,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,899.69/676.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.72

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