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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.39, 1,016.18 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.39, 1,016.18 and 266.50 is: 399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.39 : 1,016.18 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.39/1,016.18 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.39x = 1,016.18 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.39x = 270,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,805.56/677.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.78

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