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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.45, 1,015.79 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.45, 1,015.79 and 266.36 is: 399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.45 : 1,015.79 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.45/1,015.79 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.45x = 1,015.79 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.45x = 270,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,564.49/677.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.39

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