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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 1,015.74 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 1,015.74 and 266.04 is: 399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 1,015.74 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/1,015.74 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 1,015.74 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 270,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,227.47/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.06

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