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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.11, 1,015.67 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.11, 1,015.67 and 266.29 is: 399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.11 : 1,015.67 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.11/1,015.67 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.11x = 1,015.67 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.11x = 270,462.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,462.76/677.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.44

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