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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.31, 1,014.18 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.31, 1,014.18 and 265.38 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.31 : 1,014.18 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.31/1,014.18 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.31x = 1,014.18 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.31x = 269,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,142.09/676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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