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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.17, 1,013.87 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.17, 1,013.87 and 264.84 is: 397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.17 : 1,013.87 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.17/1,013.87 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.17x = 1,013.87 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.17x = 268,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,508.70/676.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.10

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