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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.43, 1,016.55 and 266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.43, 1,016.55 and 266.61 is: 400.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.43 : 1,016.55 = 266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.43/1,016.55 = 266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.43x = 1,016.55 × 266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.43x = 271,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,022.40/677.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.07

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