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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.48, 1,016.15 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.48, 1,016.15 and 266.56 is: 399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.48 : 1,016.15 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.48/1,016.15 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.48x = 1,016.15 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.48x = 270,864.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,864.94/677.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.81

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