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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.48, 1,015.53 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.48, 1,015.53 and 266.90 is: 400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.48 : 1,015.53 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.48/1,015.53 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.48x = 1,015.53 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.48x = 271,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,047.50/677.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.08

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