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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.41, 1,014.15 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.41, 1,014.15 and 265.44 is: 397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.41 : 1,014.15 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.41/1,014.15 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.41x = 1,014.15 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.41x = 269,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,195.98/676.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.98

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