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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.22, 1,016.10 and 266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.22, 1,016.10 and 266.65 is: 400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.22 : 1,016.10 = 266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.22/1,016.10 = 266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.22x = 1,016.10 × 266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.22x = 270,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,943.07/677.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.08

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