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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.95, 1,015.82 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.95, 1,015.82 and 266.13 is: 399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.95 : 1,015.82 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.95/1,015.82 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.95x = 1,015.82 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.95x = 270,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,340.18/676.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.35

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