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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.40, 1,014.43 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.40, 1,014.43 and 265.54 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.40 : 1,014.43 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.40/1,014.43 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.40x = 1,014.43 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.40x = 269,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,374.70/676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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