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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.36, 1,014.73 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.36, 1,014.73 and 265.62 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.36 : 1,014.73 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.36/1,014.73 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.36x = 1,014.73 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.36x = 269,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,532.58/676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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