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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.41, 1,015.87 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.41, 1,015.87 and 266.67 is: 399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.41 : 1,015.87 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.41/1,015.87 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.41x = 1,015.87 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.41x = 270,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,902.05/677.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.91

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