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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.97, 1,015.36 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.97, 1,015.36 and 266.00 is: 398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.97 : 1,015.36 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.97/1,015.36 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.97x = 1,015.36 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.97x = 270,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,080.02/676.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.96

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