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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.71, 1,016.83 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.71, 1,016.83 and 266.78 is: 400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.71 : 1,016.83 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.71/1,016.83 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.71x = 1,016.83 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.71x = 271,269.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,269.91/677.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.27

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