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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.47, 1,015.28 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.47, 1,015.28 and 265.90 is: 399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.47 : 1,015.28 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.47/1,015.28 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.47x = 1,015.28 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.47x = 269,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,963.48/676.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.07

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