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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.30, 1,014.44 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.30, 1,014.44 and 265.44 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.30 : 1,014.44 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.30/1,014.44 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.30x = 1,014.44 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.30x = 269,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,272.95/676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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