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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.67, 1,014.60 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.67, 1,014.60 and 265.32 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.67 : 1,014.60 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.67/1,014.60 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.67x = 1,014.60 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.67x = 269,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,193.67/676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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