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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.23, 1,015.54 and 266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.23, 1,015.54 and 266.05 is: 398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.23 : 1,015.54 = 266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.23/1,015.54 = 266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.23x = 1,015.54 × 266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.23x = 270,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,184.42/677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.96

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