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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.57, 1,015.98 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.57, 1,015.98 and 266.49 is: 399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.57 : 1,015.98 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.57/1,015.98 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.57x = 1,015.98 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.57x = 270,742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,742.10/677.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.58

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