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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.04, 1,015.68 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.04, 1,015.68 and 266.19 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.04 : 1,015.68 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.04/1,015.68 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.04x = 1,015.68 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.04x = 270,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,363.86/677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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