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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 1,014.50 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 1,014.50 and 265.37 is: 397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 1,014.50 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/1,014.50 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 1,014.50 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 269,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,221.06/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.79

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