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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.76, 1,014.54 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.76, 1,014.54 and 266.18 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.76 : 1,014.54 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.76/1,014.54 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.76x = 1,014.54 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.76x = 270,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,050.26/676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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