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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.26, 1,015.12 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.26, 1,015.12 and 266.19 is: 398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.26 : 1,015.12 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.26/1,015.12 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.26x = 1,015.12 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.26x = 270,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,214.79/677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.98

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