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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.12, 1,014.20 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.12, 1,014.20 and 265.36 is: 398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.12 : 1,014.20 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.12/1,014.20 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.12x = 1,014.20 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.12x = 269,128.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,128.11/676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.05

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