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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.24, 1,015.52 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.24, 1,015.52 and 266.06 is: 398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.24 : 1,015.52 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.24/1,015.52 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.24x = 1,015.52 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.24x = 270,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,189.25/677.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.96

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