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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.37, 1,014.46 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.37, 1,014.46 and 265.22 is: 397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.37 : 1,014.46 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.37/1,014.46 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.37x = 1,014.46 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.37x = 269,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,055.08/676.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.79

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