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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.55, 1,016.11 and 266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.55, 1,016.11 and 266.59 is: 399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.55 : 1,016.11 = 266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.55/1,016.11 = 266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.55x = 1,016.11 × 266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.55x = 270,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,884.76/677.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.80

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