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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.87, 1,015.26 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.87, 1,015.26 and 266.07 is: 399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.87 : 1,015.26 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.87/1,015.26 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.87x = 1,015.26 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.87x = 270,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,133.04/676.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.09

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