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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.23, 1,014.05 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.23, 1,014.05 and 265.05 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.23 : 1,014.05 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.23/1,014.05 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.23x = 1,014.05 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.23x = 268,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,772.63/676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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