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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.04, 1,015.38 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.04, 1,015.38 and 266.18 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.04 : 1,015.38 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.04/1,015.38 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.04x = 1,015.38 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.04x = 270,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,268.77/677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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