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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.93, 1,014.98 and 265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.93, 1,014.98 and 265.57 is: 398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.93 : 1,014.98 = 265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.93/1,014.98 = 265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.93x = 1,014.98 × 265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.93x = 269,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,541.84/676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.19

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