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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.29, 1,014.03 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.29, 1,014.03 and 265.62 is: 398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.29 : 1,014.03 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.29/1,014.03 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.29x = 1,014.03 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.29x = 269,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,346.65/676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.27

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