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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.48, 1,014.65 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.48, 1,014.65 and 265.56 is: 398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.48 : 1,014.65 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.48/1,014.65 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.48x = 1,014.65 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.48x = 269,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,450.45/676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.31

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