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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.65, 1,016.01 and 266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.65, 1,016.01 and 266.53 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.65 : 1,016.01 = 266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.65/1,016.01 = 266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.65x = 1,016.01 × 266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.65x = 270,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,797.15/677.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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