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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.32, 1,015.72 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.32, 1,015.72 and 266.22 is: 399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.32 : 1,015.72 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.32/1,015.72 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.32x = 1,015.72 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.32x = 270,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,404.98/677.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.23

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