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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.78, 1,014.49 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.78, 1,014.49 and 265.35 is: 397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.78 : 1,014.49 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.78/1,014.49 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.78x = 1,014.49 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.78x = 269,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,199.06/676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.77

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