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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.91, 1,015.27 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.91, 1,015.27 and 266.02 is: 398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.91 : 1,015.27 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.91/1,015.27 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.91x = 1,015.27 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.91x = 270,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,078.92/676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.99

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