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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.15, 1,013.83 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.15, 1,013.83 and 264.80 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.15 : 1,013.83 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.15/1,013.83 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.15x = 1,013.83 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.15x = 268,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,462.18/676.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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