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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.15, 1,014.37 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.15, 1,014.37 and 265.02 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.15 : 1,014.37 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.15/1,014.37 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.15x = 1,014.37 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.15x = 268,831.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,831.07/676.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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