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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.07, 1,014.86 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.07, 1,014.86 and 266.13 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.07 : 1,014.86 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.07/1,014.86 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.07x = 1,014.86 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.07x = 270,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,085.36/677.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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